Outer Banks Surf Rescue

Surf Rescue has provided professional beach lifesaving services since 2000. Surf Rescue is a USLA-advanced agency and member of the Outer Banks Lifesaving Services Chapter. We provide lifeguards along North Carolina’s coast in the Town of Southern Shores and the Cape Hatteras National Seashore on the Outer Banks.

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Caught in a rip current?

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Beach Safety

For beach related weather alerts issued by the National Weather Service and text alerts from Outer Banks Lifeguards…

Text “OBXBEACHCONDITIONS” to 77295

View fullsize TROPICAL STORM DEBBY 🌧️💨🌊 TS Debby made landfall in South Carolina early this morning and will continue lifting north through central North Carolina this afternoon into early Friday morning. The biggest impact from TS Debby will be life-threaten
View fullsize blue skies + sunshine = a beautiful beach day Don’t forget to shield your skin! ☀️ Applying sunscreen and reapplying throughout the day is crucial to protect against harmful UV rays. Keep your skin safe so you can enjoy the beach!! #ducksur
View fullsize Sunday, July 28, 2024 Single red flags are flying at all beaches today!! 🚩Swimming is discouraged due to HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK!! Low Tide: 7:40am High Tide: 2:15pm Water Temperature: 70 2-3ft Waves NNW Wind @ 15mph HIGH Rip Current Risk For d
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View fullsize 2024 SALA Regional Lifeguard Championship 📍North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Duck Surf Rescue placed 3rd in the Small Beach Division at the South Atlantic Region Lifeguard Championship in North Myrtle Beach SC! Event Highlights: Men’s O
View fullsize We are headed to North Myrtle Beach for the 2024 SALA Regional Competition!! Over the next 2 days, our team will be competing against other South Atlantic Lifeguard Agencies!! Wishing all competitors the best of luck!! Go Ducks!! #quackattack #s
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