Beach Safety Season Reminders

Published on April 01, 2026

Beach warning Flags notice

On Wednesday, April 1, 2026 the National Weather Service in Wilmington resumed its Surf Zone Beach Forecasts for the 2026 Season, which will continue through the end of October.

As a "Seasonal Reminder" this also means:

  • BEACH WARNING FLAGS resumed being flown on all Town facility flagpoles, including the Fire Stations and Town Hall, as well as being mounted to ALL Fire Department and Beach Safety vehicles. Flags are also flown from community partners including the Oak Island Water Rescue Station at 4901 E Pelican Drive, and the Crossroads Gathering Place, at the base of the GV Barbee bridge.
  • BEACH WARNING LIGHTS which display the current flag condition were also reactivated on their locations at Barbee Boulevard, the Oak Island Cabana, 3rd Place East, and The Point.
  • RESCUE TUBES were returned to active service and reattached to the Rescue Tube Stations posted on the beach side of every Beach Access Location.

Remember, "Beach Safety starts with YOU!" From first-time visitors to "long-time Long-beachers" ... EVERYONE should make it a habit to check the the conditions BEFORE heading out into the water this season. If you don't pass a physical flag flying along the way, be sure to scan the QR code on one of the Rescue Tube Stations, or just open up the OKI Connection mobile app for the latest conditions.

Don't have the app or a Rescue Tube Station nearby? Just visit the Beach Information page at OakIslandNC.gov/BEACH or click the link below

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

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