While September is usually warm enough to enjoy the beach, only a handful of beaches on Long Beach Island will have lifeguards.

Long Beach Township will have lifeguards seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through September on the following beaches: public access tract 1067 in North Beach, 68th Street in Brant Beach, 81st Street in Beach Haven Crest, 131st Street in Spray Beach, 25th Street in Spray Beach and the first beach in Holgate, south of Beach Haven.

On weekends, 47th Street in Brant Beach and 96th Street in Beach Haven Crest will also be guarded.