Nags Head Lifeguard Stands
Lifeguard stands are manned from 10am to 6pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Roving lifeguards (4x4 trucks and ATVs) also patrol from Memorial Day to October 31st.
> Albatross Street Access
Location: Albatross Street with onsite parking, and wood walkway
> Abalone Street Access
Location: Abalone Street with onsite parking, restrooms, shower, and wood walkway
> Bonnett Street Access
Location: Bonnett Street with onsite parking, handicap access, handicap stability map, bath house, picnic area, volleyball net, and wood walkway
> Hollowell Street Access
Location: Hollowell Street with onsite parking, restrooms, shower, and wood walkway
> Enterprise Street Access
Location: North of Engagement Hill Loop with onsite parking, restrooms, shower, and wood walkway
> Town Hall Access
Location: Next to Nags Head Town Hall with onsite parking, restrooms, and wood walkway
> Epstein Access
Location: Across from Bluewater Dr with onsite parking, bath house, and wood walkway
> Forrest Street Access
Location: South of Oceanwatch Ct. with onsite parking, restrooms, shower, bike rack, and wood walkway
> Gray Eagle Street Access
Location: Gray Eagle Street with onsite parking, restrooms, and wood walkway
> Jennette's Pier Access
Location: 7223 S Va Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959 with onsite parking, handicap access, handicap stability mat, bath house, fishing pier, bike rack, wood walkway, aquarium, and gift shop
> Gulfstream Way Access
Location: Gulfstream Way with onsite parking, restrooms, shower, and wood walkway
> Hargrove Street Access
Location: Hargrove Street with onsite parking, handicap stability mat, bath house, and wood walkway
> Ida Street Access
Location: E. Ida Street with onsite parking and wood walkway
> Indigo Street Access
Location: E.Indigo Street with onsite parking, restrooms, shower, bike rack, and wood walkway
> Juncos Street Access
Location: Juncos Street with onsite parking, restrooms, shower, and wood walkway
> Limulus Drive Access
Location: E. Limulus Drive with wood walkway
> Coquina Beach Access
Location:: Mile Post 26 with onsite parking, handicap access, bath house, bike rack, 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.