This year’s Clambake was another unforgettable night filled with friendship and great food by the water. Lifeguards from Smith Point and Meschutt came together to celebrate another successful summer season and the traditions that make our team so special. We enjoyed an incredible harvest of two bushels of clams, and the friendly competition was just […]
Read More Another Great Night at the Meschutt’s 10th Annual Clambake
Suffolk County, in partnership with the Long Island Oyster Growers Association, is proud to present the Second Annual Oyster Jamboree & Frolic! This year’s event celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with a fun, Colonial-themed festival for the whole family. It’s a great way to celebrate Long Island’s history, culture, and oyster-growing tradition while enjoying a fun […]
Read More Second Annual Oyster Jamboree & Frolic!
Suffolk County is replacing the aging Smith Point Bridge with a new, state-of-the-art bridge that will be built just west of the existing structure. The new bridge will carry William Floyd Parkway (CR 46) over Narrow Bay and into Smith Point County Park, creating a safer, stronger, and more reliable connection for the community. The […]
Read More New Smith Point Bridge Will Bring Safer, Stronger Connection to the Park
The Smith Point Lifeguard Team had a great week at the 2026 United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) National Championships, earning three individual National Championship titles and several top finishes against the best lifeguards from across the country. The competition started on August 5 with Ryan Feeley winning the Men’s Surf Race (30–34) National Championship. Alex […]
Read More 2026 USLA National Lifeguard Championship
Sadly, this weekend marked the fourth and final session of our Junior Lifeguard Educational Program. Once again, Mother Nature treated us to another beautiful summer day. At Meschutt, our junior lifeguards started the morning with a team stretch followed by a quarter-mile beach run. They then practiced flat tow rescues and landline rescue techniques in […]
Read More Junior Lifeguards 2026, final week #4
Congratulations to Lifeguards Erickson (2nd overall female) and Pugliese (1st, 15-19 Male) on their outstanding performances at Sunday’s Smith Point Triathlon! Competing against a strong field of athletes, both demonstrated the endurance, and mental toughness that define Smith Point lifeguards. Their hard work in training and commitment to physical fitness were on full display throughout […]
Read More Erickson and Pugliese take top spots at Smith Point Tri 2026
The Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management has issued a high rip current risk through Saturday evening for both southwest and southeast Suffolk County. Officials are urging everyone to stay out of the surf until conditions improve. Rip currents have already led to numerous rescues across Long Island. On Friday, lifeguards rescued 46 people at […]
Read More High rip current risk at Suffolk County Beaches
Safety was the top priority throughout the day, and our lifeguards made sure every beachgoer had the safest experience possible. Our lifeguards successfully helped 46 people reach safety and return home to their families and friends today. Throughout the day, the guards were on point, constantly entering and leaving the water, responding quickly whenever help […]
Read More 46 Rescues at Smith Point
At approximately 3:00 p.m., a beachgoer ran to the lifeguard stand and reported that three people were caught in a strong rip current about a half mile east of the main lifeguard stand. Lifeguards responded immediately using the 4×4 rescue vehicle. Once they arrived, they quickly jumped out, ran into the surf, and rescued all […]
Read More Outer Beach rescue response, saves three
The Town of Hempstead All-Women’s Lifeguard Tournament is an annual competition held at Town Park at Lido Beach during Lifeguard Appreciation Week in late July. The event brings together female ocean lifeguards from beach patrols across the region to compete in a series of challenging events that test their strength, speed, endurance, and lifesaving skills. […]
Read More Smith Point takes 4th at All Women’s lifeguard tournament