The Atlantic Ocean is a majestic thing to behold and equal attention should be paid while swimming along the beaches.  The same thing that makes the Outer Banks a surfer's paradise also are present while you are swimming. 

Always swim with caution. 

Always swim with a buddy. 

Watch out for rip currents. 

If the red flags are out, find something else to do. 

Here is a list of the lifeguarded beaches from Corolla to Nags Head.  This list is always subject to change.

Corolla:

Ocean Hill Pool Deck

Corolla Lighthouse

Corolla Light Pool Deck

Bonito St.

Buck Island

Sections P,O,F,D of Ocean Sands

Currituck County Bath House Access

Pine Island Access 

Duck:

Plover Drive

Four Seasons Sub Division

Schooner Ridge Drive

Barrier Island

Spring Tail Drive 

Southern Shores:

Hillcrest Drive

Chicahawk Trail 

Kitty Hawk:

Byrd St. Access

Kitty Hawk Beach Bathhouse Access

Eckner St. Access 

Kill Devil Hills:

Helga St.

Hayman Blvd. Access

5^th St. Access

4^th St. Access

2^nd St. Access

1^st St. Access 

Asheville St. Access

Oregon St. Access

Woodmere Ave. Access

Carlow Ave. Access

Ocean Bay Blvd. Access

Clark St. Access

Calvin St. Access

Neptune St. Access

Martin St. Access

Atlantic St. Access

Fresh Pond Access 

Nags Head:

Albatross St. Access

Bonnett St. Access

Enterprise St. Access

Epstein St. Access

Forrest St. Access

Gray Eagle St. Access

Hargrove St. Access

Juncos St. Access