Maui County’s Ocean Safety Bureau Have extended their lifeguard services to 10-hour shifts to better protect beachgoers. Last year, Ocean Safety Officers responded to at least 34 rescue/assistance calls after their previous end time of 4:30 pm. Under the new schedule, lifeguard hours are: March 16 to September 15 8:00 am to 6:45 pm and September 16 to March 15 7:30 am to 6:15 pm. Their hours can be further extended to sunset when high surf events, dangerous ocean conditions or other special situations warrant the additional coverage. This is especially important during the longer days of the summer months.
