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West Kirby Beach on the Wirral is an RNLI lifeguarded beach.

West Kirby Beach

West Kirby Beach - between sand dunes and sand flats exposed at low tide - has excellent views across the mouth of the Dee Estuary to Wales, and also to Hilbre Island, which can be reached on foot at low tide.

Lifeguard patrol dates 2025*

Easter School Holiday 05 April - 21 April
Weekends and Bank Holidays Only 26 April - 18 May
Daily 24 May - 07 September
Weekends Only 13 September - 28 September
Patrol times 10am - 6pm
Please remember - No Flags = No Lifeguards

Today's weather

16°C Sunshine
Min: 7°C Max: 16°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.

You can help save lives and make our waters safer for everyone.

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News and media from West Kirby Beach

The crew can be seen on the D class lifeboat after it had been recovered on the slipway
Article Lifeboats
Adrift vessel prompts tasking for West Kirby RNLI
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The lifeboat can be seen approaching the BV launch vehicle for recovery in West Kirby
Article Rescue
Two taskings within an hour for West Kirby RNLI
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Crew with Casualty heading back to shore
Article Lifeboats
West Kirby RNLI rescue casualty with dislocated shoulder
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The lifeboat can be seen recovering onto the BV launch vehicle on a sunny day
Article Rescue
West Kirby RNLI rescue two people and an inflatable crocodile
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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