NH State Beach Patrol
Ocean Lifeguards
Ocean Lifeguards Schedule 2026
Lifeguards are on duty for limited hours starting May 1st. Please note that hours do change to extended hours starting on Memorial Day for the summer season. Please see the schedule below. Hours are subject to change.
Hampton Beach - Main Beach and South Beach:
May 1st - Memorial Day Weekend: 10:15 am - 4:45 pm
May 25 through Labor Day (Sept. 7): 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
From September 7 - 30th: hours are 10:15 am - 4:45 pm
October - April: no coverage
North Beach:
May 1st - Memorial Day Weekend: no coverage
May 25 through August 22
From August 22: no coverage
October - April: no coverage
North Hampton State Park:
May 1st - Memorial Day Weekend: no coverage
May 25 through August 21
From August 21: no coverage
October - April: no coverage
Jenness State Park:
May 1st - Memorial Day Weekend: no coverage
May 25 through Labor Day (Sept. 7): 10:15 am - 4:45 pm
From September 7 - 30th: no coverage
October - April: no coverage
Wallis Sands State Park:
May 1st - Memorial Day Weekend: no coverage
May 25 through Labor Day (Sept. 7): 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
From September 7 - 30th: no coverage
October - April: no coverage
*Hours are subject to change without notice based on scheduling availability, please call 603-227-8707 for most up to date info.
Our Mission
The New Hampshire State Beach Patrol (NHSBP) - Ocean Lifeguards are committed to protecting and serving the patrons of the beautiful New Hampshire State Park seacoast beaches. The New Hampshire seacoast sees millions of visitors each year. The Ocean Lifeguards prioritize the safety of all visitors, and work closely with local and state safety organizations to promote beach safety education for the public. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that the seacoast of New Hampshire becomes one of the safest premier beaches to visit in the country.
About Us
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75-80 staff members.The age of our crew ranges from 16 to 70. Our employees represent a diversity of backgrounds from college athletes, teachers, current students, and more!
Administration:
Chief: Patrick Murphy, Patrick.Murphy@dncr.nh.gov
603-227-8706 (Office), 603-717-6108 (Cell)
Deputy Chief: Owen Buck
Captain: Jeff Kelley, Captain: Nick Africano
Lieutenant: Rachel Murphy Lieutenant: Sean Taylor,
Lieutenant: Kendall Kaspar Lieutenant: Bobby Farrell,
Lieutenant: Harry Brown
Current Conditions
For a text-based accessible forecast, see the section below.
Hampton Beach Wind & Weather Forecast (Accessible Version)
This text-based forecast is provided for accessibility and includes current wind and weather conditions for Hampton Beach.
View interactive wind map on Windy.app
What We Do: By the Numbers
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In the Community
Beach Wheelchairs
Beach wheelchair pictured at Hampton Beach State Park
Our wheelchairs are FREE to rent on a first-come, first-serve basis. We require a form of ID which we will hold until you return with the chair.
- Hampton Beach State Park, Seashell Area
- Beach wheelchairs are available at the Hampton Beach first aid room in the Seashell building daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, and at Hampton South Beach, inquire at the tollbooth or park store
- Access ramps and mats across the soft sand to almost the high tide mark
- Hampton Beach State Park, North Beach Area
- Ramp and platform at 18th Street access, platform may be inundated by high tide
- North Hampton State Beach
- Access ramp, beach is unmodified surface with significant obstacles
- Jenness State Beach
- Access ramp, beach is unmodified surface with significant obstacles
- Wallis Sands State Park
- Seasonal access mat installed to mean high tide mark
Community Outreach
Water Safety Day
Water Safety Day started in 2015 as a public outreach program that sheds light upon the key safety aspects of visiting an NH State Park and its many oceanfront beaches, lakes, and rivers. There is also an environmental component that emphasizes awareness and conservation.
The event typically takes place in late July, and runs from 11 am – 4 pm and will is on the sand in front of the Seashell Complex at Hampton Beach State Park, Main Beach. The address is 189 Ocean Blvd., Hampton, NH. There will be public safety and environmental booths on the sand directly in front of the NH State Park Headquarters. Representatives will be present to discuss their agency's role in the safety aspects of visiting a destination that features a body of water on the property. There will be demonstrations by the respective participants including water rescue demonstrations and fun, interactive events for children. Our goal is to have all patrons enjoy our beautiful parks and have a fun, summer season.
USLA New England Lifesaving Competitions
On August 1st the USLA New England Lifesaving competitions will be held at the same locations as Water Safety Day
