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

Southern Shores:

Hillcrest Dr.

Dogwood Tr.

Triangle (144 Ocean Blvd.)

Chicahauk Tr.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore:

Coquina

Rodanthe

Buxton

Frisco

Ocracoke

(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.