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Da FiN thoughts?
07/22/2026

Da FiN thoughts?

The mega group 2026. 4000 m of swimming in an 8.5 miles of running.
07/16/2026

The mega group 2026. 4000 m of swimming in an 8.5 miles of running.

The Greatest Show on Surf is here! The San Clemente Ocean Festival The pancake breakfast is an annual fundraiser to help...
07/12/2026

The Greatest Show on Surf is here! The San Clemente Ocean Festival
The pancake breakfast is an annual fundraiser to help support the lifeguard department while serving the community delicious homemade pancakes!

Come on down the morning(s) of July 18th and 19th between 7am-11am right behind lifeguard tower number two to enjoy some breakfast on the beach!
Plates will be sold at $10 and will include pancakes, sausages, and your choice of beverage; coffee/OJ

Lifeguards of the WeekCongratulations to Enzo Coppola (“Captain Coppola”), Nathan Newell (“Gnarly Newell”), and Justin N...
07/11/2026

Lifeguards of the Week

Congratulations to Enzo Coppola (“Captain Coppola”), Nathan Newell (“Gnarly Newell”), and Justin Newman (“King Ling”) for being recognized by their supervisors as Lifeguards of the Week.

These three lifeguards continue to impress the leadership team through their professionalism, dependability, and consistent excellence on the beach. They are always prepared, focused, and quick to respond, while maintaining a positive attitude and encouraging those around them. Their commitment to teamwork and public service sets an outstanding example for the entire Marine Safety Department.

Every day throughout the summer, thousands of visitors come to San Clemente’s beaches, many with little or no ocean experience. Enzo, Nathan, and Justin work tirelessly to educate beachgoers, prevent emergencies before they happen, and respond without hesitation when lives are on the line. We have all witnessed them perform outstanding rescues and lifesaving actions firsthand, demonstrating the courage, skill, and dedication that define an exceptional ocean lifeguard.

While they may be known by their coworkers as Captain Coppola, Gnarly Newell, and King Ling, to the people they protect they are real-life superheroes. Their vigilance, professionalism, and passion for serving others help ensure every visitor has a safe and enjoyable day at the beach.

Congratulations, heroes, and thank you for representing the Ocean Rescue Team with excellence. Keep up the outstanding work!

On July 4 at approximately 11:00 p.m., San Clemente Marine Safety received a report of a missing swimmer. The reporting ...
07/06/2026

On July 4 at approximately 11:00 p.m., San Clemente Marine Safety received a report of a missing swimmer. The reporting party stated that her boyfriend, an active-duty U.S. Marine, was last seen intoxicated and entering the water following the fireworks show. She described him as a strong swimmer.
Lifeguards gathered the available information; however, the reporting party declined to file a missing-person report with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Based on the circumstances and information available at that time, a nighttime water search was not initiated.

Early the following morning, the reporting party contacted Marine Safety again and advised that her boyfriend had not returned home. San Clemente City Lifeguards immediately began a water search. San Clemente and California State Lifeguard dive teams conducted a line search, while additional personnel performed a visual and in-water search of the inside surf zone between Linda Lane and the Dije beach access, north of the pier.

While search operations were underway, the reporting party advised that the missing person had been located after reportedly passing out on a neighbor’s porch. The search was then terminated.

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4 of July flyover at the San Clemente Pier. Happy 250th America 📷: Forth Films Entertainment | Production and Vid...
07/05/2026

4 of July flyover at the San Clemente Pier.

Happy 250th America


📷: Forth Films Entertainment | Production and Videography

The tower guards keep you guys safe into the night.
07/05/2026

The tower guards keep you guys safe into the night.

Lost Winds Today! 🤙🤙 Happy 4th and stay safe
07/05/2026

Lost Winds Today! 🤙🤙 Happy 4th and stay safe

Getting better never starts when the shift begins.Before the towers are staffed and before the public arrives, our guard...
07/01/2026

Getting better never starts when the shift begins.

Before the towers are staffed and before the public arrives, our guards are already putting in the work—running from San Clemente Pier to Cottons Point, then swimming back. No overtime. No extra pay. Just a commitment to becoming stronger, faster, and more prepared for the moments when someone’s life depends on it.

The training you don’t see is what makes the difference when it matters most. 🌊💪 ServiceBeforeSelf

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