Lifeguard patrol beach in North Devon
Croyde
RNLI lifeguards patrol through the main summer season. Swim between the red and yellow flags.
- Best tide
- Mid - Best shape on the push or the drop
- Full beach guide
- Check patrol dates, access and facilities
Devon lifeguard cover
LIFEGUARD BEACHES IN DEVON
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Lifeguard-patrolled beach guides
RNLI lifeguard cover is seasonal and can change with the weather and time of year. These pages only include beaches where the current Beach Notes guide already confirms regular RNLI patrol dates.
4 local guides
Lifeguard beaches in North Devon
Lifeguard patrol beach in North Devon
Sandymouth
RNLI lifeguards patrol through the main summer season. Swim between the red and yellow flags.
- Best tide
- Low to mid - Wide sand and rockpools
- Full beach guide
- Check patrol dates, access and facilities
Lifeguard patrol beach in North Devon
Westward Ho!
RNLI lifeguards patrol through the main summer season. Swim between the red and yellow flags.
- Best tide
- Low to mid - Widest sand and cleaner surf
- Full beach guide
- Check patrol dates, access and facilities
Lifeguard patrol beach in North Devon
Woolacombe
RNLI lifeguards patrol daily through the main season and at holiday weekends. Swim between the red and yellow flags.
- Best tide
- Any tide - Long, gently shelving sand
- Full beach guide
- Check patrol dates, access and facilities
5 local guides
Lifeguard beaches in South Hams
Lifeguard patrol beach in South Hams
Bantham
RNLI lifeguards patrol through the main summer season, and seasonal refreshments are available near the car park, with a pub and shop in the village.
- Best tide
- Low to mid - More sand and friendlier whitewater
- Full beach guide
- Check patrol dates, access and facilities
Lifeguard patrol beach in South Hams
Bigbury-on-Sea
RNLI lifeguards patrol through the summer, and a café and beach shops are close to the sand.
- Best tide
- Low tide - Walk across to Burgh Island
- Full beach guide
- Check patrol dates, access and facilities
Lifeguard patrol beach in South Hams
Blackpool Sands
RNLI lifeguards patrol for a shorter summer season than at many nearby beaches, so check current dates before swimming.
- Best tide
- Any tide - Sheltered water throughout the day
- Full beach guide
- Check patrol dates, access and facilities
Lifeguard patrol beach in South Hams
Hope Cove
RNLI lifeguards patrol Outer Hope for a short summer season only; Inner Hope is not lifeguarded.
- Best tide
- Mid to high - Sheltered water for swimming
- Full beach guide
- Check patrol dates, access and facilities
Lifeguard patrol beach in South Hams
Slapton Sands
RNLI lifeguards patrol only parts of the beach during a short summer season.
- Best tide
- Any tide - Usable beach throughout the day
- Full beach guide
- Check patrol dates, access and facilities