Surf Rescue
Surf Rescue patrols beaches in Duck and Southern Shores from May 1st through October 31st. Surf Rescue includes 16 lifeguard stands operating from 10am-6pm and 6 ATVs operating from 10am-8pm. During this time all operations will be overseen by a captain in the Surf Rescue truck.
Lifeguards Stand Locations
Duck:
Ocean Pines Dr. *
Carrol Dr. (Caffeys Inlet)
Mallard *
Sprigtail Dr.
Widgeon Dr. *
Snow Geese Dr. *
Barrier Island Station Duck
Dune Rd. *
Schooner Ridge Dr.
Christopher Dr.
Scarborough Dr. *
Four Seasons Ln.
Plover Dr. *
Charles Jenkins *
Southern Shores:
Hillcrest Dr.
Dogwood Tr.
Triangle (142 Ocean Blvd.) *
Chicahauk Tr.
(note: locations marked with an * operate from June 15th though August 17th)
(Please note: If conditions on the beach change, stand locations and patrols may be shifted. Please heed the words of caution, advisories, and/or the flying of red (no swimming) flags. They are issued for your safety.)
National Seashore Lifeguards
In addition to Duck and Southern Shore, Surf Rescue provides lifeguards to 4 locations along the National Seashore.
