Sidmouth Lifeboat lifeguards’ patrol Sidmouth Beach every day during the May half term, every weekend throughout June and July, then every day during the summer holidays.
They will be on duty from 10am – 6pm, offering advice and support to locals and visitors on our beautiful beach.
Be beach ready with this Sidmouth Lifeboat- Beach Safety guide
Lifeguards on duty – 2026
May half term
Saturday 23rd May – Sunday 31st May, inclusive.
Weekends (summer term)
June
6th – 7th
13th -14th
20th – 21st
27th – 28th
July
4 – 5
11 – 12
Summer holidays (7 days a week)
Saturday 18th July- Sunday 6th September, inclusive
Please note: There may be times when the lifeguards need to close the beach for safety reasons – this will be identified by a red flag flying on the lifeguard hut.