Delmarva — Lifeguards across the Delmarva Peninsula officially began their summer watch over the holiday weekend, with beach patrols now active from Ocean City to Rehoboth and beyond.
In Ocean City, Md., the Beach Patrol launched its 2025 season on Saturday, with Surf Rescue Technicians staffing the coastline daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Assateague State Park’s lifeguards started their summer duties a day earlier, on Friday, and will remain active from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Labor Day. Delaware’s beach towns also rolled out full seasonal coverage. The Rehoboth Beach Patrol is now on duty from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays. This summer marks the first full season for their new headquarters, which includes public restrooms and changing areas. Nearby Dewey Beach activated its lifeguard patrol on Friday as well. Those lifeguards will be present daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the summer season. Patrols across Delmarva will maintain these schedules through Labor Day, ensuring beachgoer safety during the region’s peak tourism months.
