Kill Devil Hills Lifeguard Stands
Lifeguard stands are manned from 10am to 5:30pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Roving lifeguards (4x4 trucks and ATVs) also patrol from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
> Helga Street Access
Location: Helga Street
> Hayman Blvd Access
Location: Hayman Blvd with onsite parking, restrooms, and shower
> Eden Street Access
Location: Mile Post 6
> Avalon Drive Access
Location: Avalon Drive
> 5th Street Access
Location: Fifth Street with onsite parking and bike rack
> 3rd Street Access
Location: Third Street with wood walkway and shower
> 2nd Street Access
Location: Second Street with onsite parking, restrooms, and shower
> 1st Street Access
Location: East First Street with onsite parking, and shower
> Coral Drive Access
Location: Coral Street
> Asheville Street Access
Location: Asheville Street with onsite parking, restrooms, shower, bike rack, and wood walkway
> Woodmere Avenue Access
Location: Woodmere Avenue with onsite parking, shower, and wood walkway
> Carlow Avenue Access
Location: Carlow Avenue with onsite parking, shower, and bike rack
> Ocean Bay Blvd Access
Location: Ocean Bay Blvd with onsite parking, handicap access, handicap stability mat, bath house, bike rack, and wood walkway
> Oregon Avenue Access
Location: Oregon Avenue with onsite parking and shower
> Baum Street Access
Location: Baum Street
> Clark Street Access
Location: Clark Street with onsite parking, shower, and wood walkway
> Martin Street Access
Location: Martin Street with onsite parking, shower, bike rack, and wood walkway
> Atlantic Street Access
Location: Atlantic Street with onsite parking, restrooms, shower, and wood walkway
> Neptune Drive Access
Location: Neptune Drive
> Lake Drive Access
Location: Lake Drive
> Eight Street Access
Location: Eight Street with onsite parking, handicap access, handicap stability mat, shower, and wood walkway
RED FLAG WARNING
Our beach utilizes a warning system - a large RED FLAG flying indicates that the currents are strong and the water is unsafe for swimming. DO NOT GO IN THE WATER - YOU PUT YOURSELF AND LIFEGUARDS AT RISK!
Local safety officials determine when such conditions exist and also make the decision as to when to take the flags down. Conditions may change during the course of the day -- pay attention!
Just because red flags are not posted does not mean the ocean is safe; there is always a risk when swimming or wading in open waters. If you are concerned about the conditions, check with a lifeguard at one of the designated lifeguard stands.
RIP CURRENTS
Strong rip currents can start very near the beach and carry you into deep water in seconds. They are caused by a slight depression in the beach between breaking waves. The returning water will head for the depression and soon become a dangerously strong seaward flow. If you are caught in a rip, do NOT try and swim straight back to shore. Swim parallel to shore until you feel the current weaken or let the current take you out until it weakens. Then swim back to shore at a 45-degree angle.