Beach Safety Information from The Eena Project

  Lifeguarded Beaches

The following areas provide lifeguards from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Several areas also have roving lifeguards on ATVs/bikes until mid to late October. Phone numbers are for local fire/ocean rescue unless otherwise noted.

On Ocracoke Island:

The Lifeguarded area is located approximately ½ mile from the edge of Ocracoke Village along Highway 12 at the first paved parking lot on the right heading north. The area is staffed from Memorial Day to Labor Day 9 am to 5 pm daily.

• 911 is always available for Emergency Services
• Fire Department (252) 928–4831
• US Coast Guard Station (252) 928–3711
• NPS Park Ranger Office (252) 928–5111
• Ocracoke Health Center (252)928–1511 Please call for seasonal hours of operation, Monday thru Friday
• After Hours Contact Number is (252) 928–SICK or (252) 928–7425 As always 911 is available for Emergency Services
• Ocracoke Sheriff’s Office (252) 928–7301

The following information pertains to the beaches north of Ocracoke:

Corolla
Phone: (252) 453-3242
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Roving patrol until October 15

• Ocean Hill
• Corolla Light — Lighthouse Area, Shad Street
• Whalehead - Sturgeon Street, Bonito Street, Sail Fish Street, Buck Island, Crown Point
• Ocean Sands — Sections P,O,F, and D
• Bathhouse at Currituck Club
• Pine Island at Hampton Inn

Duck
Phone: (252) 255-1234
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
May 1 to October 31 with roving patrol until October 15

• Plover Drive
• Four Seasons Subdivision
• Schooner Ridge Drive
• Barrier Island
• Spring Tail Drive

Southern Shores
Phone (Town Hall): (252) 261-2394
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
May 1 to October 15 with roving patrol until October 15

• Chicahauk Beach
• Hillcrest Beach

Kitty Hawk
Phone: (252) 261-2666
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Roving patrol until October 15

• Byrd Street
• Eckner Street
• Kitty Hawk Bath House (300 yards south of West Kitty Hawk Road)

Kill Devil Hills
Phone: (252) 480-4064
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Roving patrol until October 30, weather permitting

• Helga Street
• Hayman Boulevard
• 5th Street
• Avalon Pier
• 3rd Street
• 2nd Street
• 1st Street
• Ashville Street
• Woodmere Avenue
• Carlow Avenue
• Ocean Bay Boulevard
• Oregon Avenue
• Clark Street
• Calvin Street
• Martin Street
• Atlantic Street
• Neptune Drive - Ocean Acres
• Lake Drive
• 8th Street

Nags Head
Phone: (252) 441-5909
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Roving patrol until mid-October

• Albatross Street
• Bonnett Street
• Hollowell Street
• Enterprise Street
• Epstein Street
• Forrest Street
• Gray Eagle Street
• Gulf Stream Street
• Hargrove Street
• Juncos Street
• Coquina Beach

Hatteras Island
Phone: (252) 995-6490
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

• Buxton - Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
• Rodanthe Ocean Rescue - (252) 987-2347

Roanoke Island/Manteo

• Old Swimming Hole - Dare County Regional Airport

Remember: It is always safer to swim in front of a lifeguard!

Every year, millions of people visit the Outer Banks to experience the beauty of the beaches found here. Unfortnately, for the Koles Family, September 2006 brought a tragedy. Kristina (Eena) Koles drowned as a result of a rip current, and her family created The Eena Project in her memory to educate others on rip currents and other beach-related hazards. Please take a few minutes to educate yourself and your family - it has saved lives!

Kristina's death was tragic and preventable. The Eena Project does not want any other family to experience what Kristina's family went through that day. Education on rip currents and water safety can help you have a wonderful vacation here in the Outer Banks.

• Check the ocean forecast and be aware that even on low risk days, rip currents can still exist. Local resources for weather forecasts are Channel 16 for weather and ocean conditions and Channel 12 for periodic beach safety tips. For more information about rip current forecasts, click here to visit NOAA.



• Bring your cell phone and know your exact location at the beach. In an emergency, to get the fastest response, a phone and address can save lives.



• Never swim alone, and also have someone on shore watching you.



• Educate yourself and your family on rip currents.

For more information or to view The Eena Project video, click here.