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Cayton Bay Beach near Scarborough in Yorkshire is an RNLI lifeguarded beach.

Cayton Bay Beach

Nestled between Scarborough and Filey, Cayton Bay is a wide, sweeping, sandy beach backed by cliffs. The beach is generally quiet and has a wild air about it. It's a favourite with surfers, windsurfers, bird watchers and fossil hunters and is home to one of the longest established surf schools in the UK.

Lifeguard patrol dates 2025*

Weekends and Bank Holidays only 3 May - 18 May
May Half Term 24 May - 1 June
Weekends Only 7 June - 6 July
Daily 12 July - 7 September
Patrol times 10am - 6pm
Please remember - No Flags = No Lifeguards

Today's weather

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Min: 13°C Max: 19°C
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Beach information

Stay safe on the beach

  • Wherever possible, swim at a lifeguarded beach. Find your nearest RNLI lifeguarded beach, or the Irish Water Safety website.
  • When on a lifeguarded beach, find the red and yellow flags and always swim or bodyboard between them – this area is patrolled by lifeguards.
  • Never swim alone.
  • If you get into trouble, stick your hand in the air and shout for help.
  • If you see someone in difficulty, don't attempt a rescue. Tell a lifeguard, or, if you can't see a lifeguard, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.
  • For more advice about having fun and staying safe on the beach, see our beach safety advice.

Ready to change lives working as an RNLI lifeguard?

As an RNLI lifeguard you’ll build your work – and life – experience, get good rates of pay and learn lifesaving skills that stay with you wherever your career heads next.

Have you got what it takes?

You can apply whether you live inside or outside the UK - you need to be 16 and of school leaving age, have a National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (or equivalent) and meet a specific fitness criteria and have a right to work in the UK.

If you’re not qualified yet, don’t worry! Find out how you can get qualified by visiting the requirements and training section.

Become an RNLI beach lifeguard.

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News and media from Cayton Bay Beach

Scarborough Lifeguard with Rescue Water Craft after a very busy weekend. Lifeguard female with Rescue water craft full RNLI branding
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Busy Day for Scarborough RNLI Lifeguards and Lifeboat Crew
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RNLI Lifeguard Scarborough quad patrol. Lifeguard facing the sea sat on the RNLI quad bike in full uniform with helmet on the quad
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RNLI Lifeguards start daily patrols in North Yorkshire
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Male lifeguard on yellow jet ski wear wetsuit, lifejacket and helmet
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RNLI lifeguards return to North and East beaches for the summer season
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*The information shown is accurate at the time of publication, but details may change at short notice for various reasons beyond our control. Whilst every effort is made to update key information, its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This includes the availability of lifeguard services at all locations on the dates or times stated.

Please remember - No Flags = No Lifeguards