RNLI Lifeguards Return to Swanage Beach for Busy Summer Season

By Charities Correspondent

RNLI lifeguards have returned to Swanage beach ahead of the busy summer season.

Daily patrols began on Saturday 23 May and will continue until 6 September, operating between 10am and 6pm.

Lifeguard services are also running across several beaches in East Dorset as the charity marks 25 years of RNLI beach lifeguards.

Figures released by the RNLI show lifeguards responded to 2,567 incidents across the South East in 2025, helping 2,843 people and saving 16 lives.

Kester Sheppard, Lead Lifeguard Supervisor for East Dorset, said lifeguards had spent weeks training ahead of the season.

“Our lifeguards are looking forward to returning to the beaches, doing what they love, offering safety advice and helping people so that they enjoy their day and go home safely,” he said.

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He urged visitors to swim between the red and yellow flags and speak to lifeguards about local conditions including tides, weather and sea safety.

“It’s important to remember that the water is still cold,” he added.

“We ask everyone to be prepared for whatever water activity they have planned by always carrying a means of calling for help and checking the weather forecast and local hazard signage.”

Chris Tomes, Dorset Council’s Swanage ward member, welcomed the return of the service.

“Their expertise and dedication play a vital role in keeping both residents and visitors safe,” he said.

The RNLI is urging anyone visiting the coast this summer to make sure they keep themselves and their families safe by being water smart and following their beach safety advice.

· Visit a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags.

· Check the weather forecast, tide times and read local hazard signage to understand local risks.

· For activities like paddleboarding or kayaking we recommend you wear a wetsuit, buoyancy aid or lifejacket and carry a means of calling for help in a waterproof pouch and keep it on you. Tell someone what you are doing, where you are going and when you expect to return. 

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· If you are going open water swimming, use a wetsuit to keep you warm, wear a bright coloured swim hat and take a tow float to store personal items including a phone for emergencies.

· If you fall into the water unexpectedly, FLOAT TO LIVE. Fight your instinct to thrash around, lean back, extend your arms and legs, and Float.

· In an emergency dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

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