Lifeguards

  • Bethany Beach is lifeguard patrolled starting Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. 
  • Lifeguard hours are 9:30am – 5:30pm on weekends and 10:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday. 
  • Our beach will also be lifeguard patrolled on weekends through the end of September. 
  • Always ask a lifeguard if you have beach-related questions. 
  • Beach activities can be relaxing and injury-free providing you follow our suggested safety tips and rules.

Bethany Beach is the only Delaware beach patrol using "Safe Beach Day" to display stand locations and up-to-the-minute broadcasts containing surf conditions, storm activity, and/or safety concerns.  Click the link below for details:

https://safebeachday.com/bethany-beach/