With the RNLI Beach Finder, you can easily search the UK for lifeguarded beaches, to make sure your friends and family have a safe and fun trip to the coast this summer.

Flick through local beaches
- Search the UK for beaches with lifeguards using our innovative information boards
- View photos and beach descriptions, lifeguard season dates and patrol times, and local hazard information
- See live weather and a five-day forecast so you can plan in advance or visit on the day
- Check Good Beach Guide water quality ratings from the Marine Conservation Society

Send virtual postcards
- Visit a beach and love it? Save it as a favourite and send the postcard to your friends

Test your knowledge
- Complete our beach quizzes to collect and share badges with your friends

Sandcastle competition
- Enter the RNLI's free sandcastle competition when you visit any beach to win a prize!