Upper Township Beach Patrol

Regular Beach Coverage

  • Protected Beaches- Whittier, Tecumseh, Sherman, Putnam,1400 Commonwealth.
  • Protected hours- 10 am – 5pm Monday through Thursday & 10 am- 5:30 pm Friday through Sunday
  •   These beaches will be subject to change in the case of bad weather or beach replenishment project- Call 609-263-1151 to confirm beach coverage.
  • Lifeguard Headquarters is located on Williams Rd and Neptune in Strathmere, NJ
  • Surf Chairs are available by reservation.  They are available for pickup at the stand at Putnam or the Lifeguard Shack at 1400 Commonwealth. Please complete the reservation form and return to the Lifeguards at Headquarters.

Online Registration for Surf Chair

One Day Use Form

Overnight Use Form

Paper Forms for Surf Chairs

Surf Chair Reservation Form  / Surf Chair Reservation Form-Overnight Use

Come join us for all the excitement on the beach this summer!

Contact us by calling 609-263-1151

Interested in becoming a lifeguard?
Please visit our “Prospective Employment” page. New guard tryouts will be June 6, 2026 at 11 am. Location- Williams Rd & Neptune

Attention all Returning Guards:
Check the link on the right menu for all information you will need for the summer of 2024