Beach patrols return for the 2023-24 season
Published on 22 September 2023
Kiama Council is pleased to announce the return of our dedicated lifeguards and volunteer lifesavers, ensuring a safe and enjoyable beach experience for all residents and visitors during the upcoming school holidays commencing on 23 September.
Surf Beach will be patrolled seven days a week:
- 10am to 5:30pm on weekdays (Council Lifeguards)
- 10am to 4pm on weekends (Kiama Surf Lifesaving Club)
Jones and Werri Beaches will be patrolled on weekends from 10am to 4pm.
Please remember to swim between the flags.
Beach patrols will increase starting 19 December when the summer lifeguards begin work.
In collaboration with Surf Lifesaving NSW and the NSW Government, Kiama Council is reinforcing its commitment to water safety by introducing an unprecedented level of measures this patrol season.
Kiama Council will continue to work tirelessly to enhance safety measures, including the Emergency Relay Beacons (ERBs) at identified drowning black spots such as South Bombo Beach, Kendalls Beach, and Blowhole Point, (which were installed last year – link to story) which have added an extra layer of security for all beachgoers.
In accordance with the NSW Government Shark Mitigation Strategy, SMART drumlines and drones will also continue to be utilised across the region.
Patrol Schedule
Jones Beach
23 Sep to 28 April: Weekends & Public Holidays (Volunteers Kiama Downs Surf Lifesaving Club) 10am to 4pm, and 10am to 5.30pm on school holidays.
18 Dec to 26 Jan: Monday to Fridays excluding public holidays (Council Lifeguards) - 10am to 5:30pm
North Bombo Beach
25 Sep to 26 April: Weekends & Public Holidays – No patrols except for the 6 week school holidays & weekends in Feb
18 Dec to 30 Jan: Seven Days including weekends and public holidays as well as weekends in February (Council Lifeguards) - 10am to 5:30pm
Surf Beach
25 Sep to 28 April: Weekends & Public Holidays (Volunteers Kiama Surf Lifesaving Club) 10am to 4pm, and 10am to 5.30pm on school holidays.
25th Sept to 26th April: Monday to Fridays excluding public holidays (Council Lifeguards) - 10am to 5:30pm
Kendall’s Beach
25 Sep to 26 April: Weekends & Public Holidays – No patrols except for the 6 week school holidays & weekends in Feb
18 Dec to 30 Jan: Seven Days including weekends and public holidays as well as weekends in February (Council Lifeguards) - 10am to 5:30pm
Easts Beach
25 Sep to 26 April: Weekends & Public Holidays – No patrols except for the 6 week school holidays & weekends in Feb - 10am to 4pm, and 10am to 5.30pm on school holidays.
18 Dec to 30 Jan: Seven Days including weekends and public holidays as well as weekends in February (Council Lifeguards) - 10am to 5:30pm
Werri Beach
25 Sep to 28 April: Weekends & Public Holidays (Gerringong Surf Lifesaving Club) - 10am to 4pm, and 10am to 5.30pm on school holidays.
18 Dec to 26 Jan: Monday to Fridays excluding public holidays (Council Lifeguards) - 10am to 5:30pm
15 Apr to 26 Apr: Monday to Friday excluding weekends (Easter school holidays)
Gerroa Beach (7mile)
25 Sep to 26 April: Weekends & Public Holidays – No patrols except for the 6 week school holidays & weekends in Feb
18 Dec to 30 Jan: Seven Days including weekends and public holidays as well as weekends in February (Council Lifeguards) - 10am to 5:30pm