Bethany Beach is a private community whose facilities are for the exclusive use of its leaseholders and their guests. While using the beach, lifeguards may ask which leasehold a person is associated with.

Summer 2025

Lifeguards On Duty

June 22 through September 1
June Hours:
Mon-Sat: 11am - 6pm
Sunday: 1pm-6pm
July Hours:
Mon-Sat: 11am - 7pm
Sunday: 1pm-7pm
August Hours:
Mon-Sat: 11am - 6pm
Sunday: 1pm-6pm

(Limited coverage after August 11)

Lifeguards 2025

**NAMES*

Storage at the Beach

Chair Racks

Open May 1 through October 13

Chair racks are first come-first serve.
One spot per leasehold family: max 6 chairs
All chairs must be labeled with name.
Please don’t attach any other items to the chair racks.

Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUP) & Kayak Racks

Open May 1 through October 13

MUST be reserved by email: bblifeguard@gmail.com
We have 8 racks, 48 spots for SUP’s & 16 kayaks, plus the new kayak cable bed
All equipment must be labeled so we can contact you if there is a storm and your equipment was affected.
All equipment left on the beach is at your own risk. We encourage locking to the rack.
Nothing else can be locked to your SUP or Kayak spot, example chair, lifejackets, etc.
Please keep your equipment in your area, please do not impede your neighbor’s area.

Beach Committee

Click here for more information about the 2025 Beach Committee.

Safety on the Beach

Lifeguards are provided at certain times posted on the back of the lifeguard chair during the season to assist in the safe and orderly operation of all waterfront facilities and activities. It is imperative to obey and respect the lifeguards’ authority and observe the rules and flags posted on the beach.

Youth at the Beach

All Youth 12 and younger must be with an adult at the Beach.

Flag System

Green flag is flown when the water is open for swimming.

Yellow flag is flown when the water is open for swimming but needs to have extra care and respect by swimmers and adults as they supervise children in the water.
Red flag is flown when the water is CLOSED for ALL swimmers.

General Beach Rules

Swimming area and boating area will be clearly marked with buoys for safe swimming and boating. Please abide by the rules enforced by our lifeguards.
No smoking or alcohol on the beach at any time.
Drinking fountain and faucet are not to be a kids play area.
Trashcans are placed on the landings. Help keep our beach clean by throwing your trash away.
After large holes are dug in the sand, please fill them in to prevent others from getting hurt in the evening.

Pets on the Beach