Wildwood Lifeguard Schedule Announced for 2025

This is not a drill, folks!! The beaches are getting ready to be ‘open’ for the season.

As summer quickly approaches, the Wildwood Beach Patrol has officially released its pre-season lifeguard schedule, ensuring beachgoers can safely enjoy the ocean beginning Memorial Day Weekend.

Lifeguards will be on duty for the first time this season over the MDW —May 24, 25, and 26—and then every weekend leading up to June 14 and 15. (after that they will be up on the beach daily until Labor Day Weekend.

During these pre-season dates, lifeguard coverage will be available from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Wildwood Lifeguard Pre-Season Schedule 2022

As a reminder, as we always warn, only enter the water when lifeguards are on duty.

For your safety, the Wildwood Beach Patrol will designate “No Swimming Areas” using red “No Swim” flags.

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These zones are off-limits for swimming due to strong currents, lack of lifeguard visibility, or other hazards.

In the event of an emergency, beachgoers are urged to call 9-1-1 immediately.

During this early season, lifeguards will be stationed at the following 12 beach entrances:

Cresse Avenue
Leaming Avenue
Rio Grande Avenue
Andrews Avenue
Baker Avenue
Youngs Avenue
Spicer Avenue
Lincoln Avenue
Oak Avenue
Maple Avenue
Magnolia Avenue
26th Avenue

While the temperatures might be getting much warmer, please do remember that the Wildwoods are seasonal towns.

Not everything is open yet for the season and many things up on the boardwalk are not open mid-week. Keep these things in mind as you are planning your trips in the coming weeks leading up to Memorial Day Week.

For those wanting information about which rides and piers will be open, please check out moreyspiers.com

For those wanting information about different events taking place, check out the Wildwoods Event calendar at https://wildwoodsnj.com/events-calendar/

Want to stay in the know about beach conditions, weather updates, and all things ocean safety?

Give the Wildwood Beach Patrol a follow on social media or swing by a lifeguard stand for the latest scoop.

Just a little advice for you, be sure to thank the lifeguards for all of their hard work over the summer.

Whether you’re just in town for Memorial Day Weekend or planning the ultimate summer getaway, here’s your golden rule once again: Only swim where lifeguards are on duty, pay attention to the flags, and most importantly—have a blast on the beach! (yes we will keep on reminding you).

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