Sandbridge Ocean Rescue Association

Congratulations to Lifeguard Lieutenant Mason Ingram, Paramedic Drew Reibel and Lifeguard Lieutenant Landon Whitney on receiving a Medal of Honor and congratulations to Lifeguard DJ Dee’s on receiving a Medal of Merit!
We are so proud of the work you guys do on and off the beach!

Job applications for the 2026 Season are NOW OPEN!!

Visit the VBGov website to apply!

Sunday, September 21st, 2025

Good morning, Sandbridge!

RED FLAGS ARE FLYING 🚩🚩🚩
The surf is expected to increase as the day goes on. Lifeguards will be on duty, response only from 9am to dusk (7:02pm).

Rip current risk: moderate
Surf: 2-4+ ft
Water Temperature: Low 70s
Air Temperature: high 70s
Weather: sunny ☀️
Winds: NE 7-18 mph
Tides: Low: 2:09 PM High: 7:58 AM

Pictured: Lifeguard ATV and landline

See you all out there! As always, stay safe.

Saturday, September 20th, 2025

Good morning, Sandbridge!

It’s our third weekend of fall patrol! Lifeguards will be on duty, response only from 9am to dusk (7:03pm).

Rip current risk: moderate
Surf: 0-1 ft
Water Temperature: Low 70s
Air Temperature: Low 80s
Weather: sunny ☀️
Winds: NE 5-10 mph
Tides: Low: 1:26 PM High: 7:33 PM

Pictured: Lifeguards Harmon Tallyn and Corbin Tychostup

See you all out there! As always, stay safe.

Sunday, September 14th, 2025

Good morning, Sandbridge!

Red flags are flying 🚩🚩🚩
Lifeguards will be on duty, response only from 9am to dusk (7:12pm).

Rip current risk: moderate
Surf: 3-4 ft
Water Temperature: Mid 70s
Air Temperature: Mid 70s
Weather: cloudy ☁️
Winds: NE 8-18 mph
Tides: Low: 8:33 PM High: 1:46 PM

Pictured: Lieutenant Mason Ingram

See you all out there! As always, stay safe.

Saturday, September 13th, 2025

Good afternoon, Sandbridge!

Kicking off the second weekend of fall patrol! Lifeguard will be on duty, response only from 9am to dusk (7:14pm).

Rip current risk: moderate
Surf: 2-3+ ft
Water Temperature: Mid 70s
Air Temperature: Mid 70s
Weather: cloudy ☁️
Winds: NE 8-18 mph
Tides: Low: 7:20 PM High: 12:40 PM

Pictured: Lieutenant Landon Whitney using the landline during training

See you all out there! As always, stay safe.

Sunday, September 7th, 2025

Good afternoon, Sandbridge!

Starting this weekend, and for the next three weekends, you can hit the beach knowing there’s a lifeguard on duty from 9 AM until the sun dips below the horizon. If you have an emergency on the beach, call 911 and lifeguards will be there ASAP!

Rip current risk: high
Surf: 1-2ft
Water Temperature: Mid 70s
Air Temperature: Mid 70s
Weather: cloudy, chance of showers in the afternoon
Winds: N 10-15 mph
Tides: Low: 1:53 PM High: 8:03 PM

Pictured: Lieutenant Alex Schenk and Lifeguards Caleb Peterson, Corbin Tychostup and Luke Rose

See you all out there! As always, stay safe.

Monday, September 1st, 2025

Good afternoon, Sandbridge!

RED FLAGS ARE FLYING🚩🚩🚩
Happy Labor Day! Today marks the end of our regular lifeguard season. For the next four weekends, lifeguards will be staffed as response only.

Rip current risk: high
Surf: 2-4ft
Water Temperature: Mid 70s
Air Temperature: Mid 70s
Weather: partly cloudy
Winds: NE 8-15 mph
Tides: Low: 8:27 AM High: 3:09 PM

Pictured: Lifeguards discussing their daily medical scenario

See you all out there! As always, stay safe.

Saturday, August 30th, 2025

Good afternoon, Sandbridge!

RED FLAGS ARE FLYING🚩🚩🚩 Swimming is not advised! Defer to a lifeguard for specific rules and regulations.

Rip current risk: high
Surf: 0-2ft
Water Temperature: Mid 70s
Air Temperature: Low 70s
Weather: partly cloudy
Winds: 12-18 mph NE Wind
Tides: Low: 7:31 AM High: 2:04 PM

Pictured: Lieutenant Katie Farmer and Lifeguards hitching the jet ski

See you all out there! As always, stay safe.

Saturday, August 30th, 2025

Good morning, Sandbridge!
🚩 RED FLAGS ARE FLYING 🚩

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Rip current risk: high
Surf: 0-2ft
Water Temperature: Mid 70s
Air Temperature: Low 70s
Weather: partly cloudy
Winds: SSW 10-15 mph
Tides: Low: 6:37 AM High: 1:13 PM

Pictured: Lifeguards launching the jet ski

See you all out there! As always, stay safe.

Friday, August 29th, 2025

Good afternoon, Sandbridge!

The UV index will get up to 8 today! Remember to reapply your sunscreen and stay in the shade when possible.

Rip current risk: moderate
Surf: 0-1ft
Water Temperature: Mid 70s
Air Temperature: low 80s
Weather: Sunny
Winds: W 8-14 mph
Tides: Low: 6:45 PM High: 12:21 PM

Pictured: Lifeguards Sophia King and Rylie Nelson

See you all out there! As always, stay safe.