 Maryland, Eastern Shore, Virginia, and southern New Jersey coast. You can surf in the Delaware beaches before and after lifeguards are on duty, generally before 10 and after 5, but check with your local beach town to be sure. In Ocean City, the lifeguards at the stands, 10 a.m. until 5.30. Now, they have dedicated surf beaches, but they change each day. Today, 12th Street, 80th Street, and the Inlet is open.