Fairy Meadow Beach is a short distance north of Wollongong's city centre. It is near a playground and the Puckeys Estate Nature Reserve.
See BeachSafe details for this location
Patrol hours
Current hours
Unpatrolled
(Winter season, until Fri 27 Sept 2024)
Fairy Meadow Beach hours for full swim season
| Dates | Patrol hours |
|---|---|
| Shoulder season Sat 28 Sept - Fri 1 Nov 2024 | 10am - 5pm daily |
| High season Sat 2 Nov - Fri 20 Dec 2024 | 9am - 6pm daily |
| Peak season Sat 21 Dec 2024 - Fri 31 Jan 2025 | 9am - 6pm daily |
| High season Sat 1 Feb - Fri 28 Mar 2025 | 9am - 6pm daily |
| Shoulder season Sat 29 Mar - Sun 27 Apr 2025 | 10am - 5pm daily |
| Winter until Fri 27 Sept 2024 | Unpatrolled |
Note: beaches may close at short notice due to changes in ocean or weather conditions, including nearby lightning.
Location
Elliots Rd, Fairy Meadow
Get directions and check popular times on Google Maps.
Top tips for safe swimming
- Supervise children - maintain eye or hand contact at all times
- Swim at patrolled beaches or a patrolled pool
- Only swim between the red and yellow flags at the beach
- Never swim alone or under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Stay out of the water if there is active thunder or lightning nearby.