June 2022 Update!
The numbers on that “last day of school” countdown are getting smaller and smaller…summer must be just around the bend! We have answered some of your most common questions for this time of year below: Independence Day Events and Guarded Beaches! Check it out!
2022 Independence Celebration Events on LBI
July 2nd: Independence Day Parade in Barnegat Light, NJ at 6pm
July 4th: Fireworks at Bay Village in Beach Haven, NJ at dusk (July 5th rain date)
July 8th: Fireworks at the 16th Street Bay Beach in Surf City, NJ at dusk
2022 Guarded Beaches on Long Beach Island
Barnegat Light
Hours (in-season): 10am to 5pm
Full Coverage Season Start Date: June 18th, 2022
Important Information: Guard stands are located at the following streets during the full coverage season dates: 30th, 27th, 26th, 25th, 22nd, 21st, 19th, 17th, 15th, 14th, 12th, 10th, and 25th Bay Beach.
Click HERE for more information on the Barnegat Light Beach Patrol!
Beach Haven
Hours (in-season): 10am to 5pm
Full Coverage Season Start Date: June 25th (there will be limited coverage until then)
Important Information: Guard stands are located at “12th Street, Taylor Ave., 5th Street, 2nd Street, Centre Ave., Engleside Ave., Pearl St., Belvoir Ave., Essex Ave., Liberty Ave., and Kentford Ave.” during the full coverage season dates.
Click HERE for more information on the Beach Haven Beach Patrol!
Harvey Cedars
Hours (in-season): 10am to 5pm
Full Coverage Season Start Date: June 18th
Important Information: Guard Stands are located at “86th Street, 83rd Street, 80th Street, 77th Street, 73rd Street, 69th Street, Middlesex Ave., Atlantic Ave., Hudson Ave. (also surfing beach), Cape May Ave., 5417 Blvd. easement (aka Cumberland), Bergen Ave. south, and Bay Beach at West 75th Street” during the full coverage season dates.
Click HERE for more information on the Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol!
Long Beach Township
Hours (in-season): 10am to 5pm
Full Coverage Season Start Date: June 18th
Important Information: Please click HERE for a list of guarded beaches in Long Beach Township.
Click HERE for more information on the Long Beach Township Beach Patrol!
Ship Bottom
Hours (in-season): 10am to 6pm
Full Coverage Season Start Date: June 18th
Important Information: During the full season coverage dates, Guard stands are located at “3rd Street, 7th Street, 15th Street, 20th Street, 23rd Street, 26th Street, 30th Street. The actual placement of the lifeguard stands vary due to beach conditions. Therefore, the guarded swim areas may be more to the north or more to the south of the listed street.”
Click HERE for more information on the Ship Bottom Beach Patrol!
Surf City
Hours (in-season): 10am to 5pm
Full Coverage Season Start Date: June 18th
Important Information: During the full coverage season dates, “lifeguard stands will be located approximately at South 2nd Street, Division, North 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th, 14th, 16th, 18th, 20th, 22nd, and 24th. The precise location of the guarded beach may change from year-to-year or even week-to-week depending on surf condition and the location of sandbars.”
Click HERE for more information on the Surf City Beach Patrol!
For All Beaches
Please Note: Some beaches listed above as “guarded” may not have lifeguards present at certain times due to weather, staffing issues, after hours, etc. Do not swim at a beach if you do not see a lifeguard present. If you do not understand the rules regarding flags, digging holes, playing games, surfing, or other beach activities, please ask the lifeguard on duty and they will answer your questions. Beach Badges are required during the summer season as the governor’s statement regarding the 2022 summer season fees only includes State Parks, not municipal beaches. Please see our 2022 Beach Badge Blog for more information on acquiring beach badges for each town.
Need Help?
Please Contact Us if you have further questions about this blog posting. You can also reach out to us if you have a community event that you would like us to post on our event calendar.
Photo: Tracey Pagano (@tracey_pagano)
