Ventnor City Beach Patrol Gowdy's Lifeguard Races

The Ventnor City Beach Patrol Gowdy's Lifeguard Races are scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM at Suffolk Avenue Beach. The annual lifeguard competition features ocean rescue-style racing and honors Ventnor beach patrol tradition. Visitors should check the Ventnor City Beach Patrol for event format, competing patrols, weather policies, and surf-condition updates.