Beaches

Our patrolled beaches and current patrol hours are listed below in order from north to south.

Note: the swim season will end on Monday 25 April (Anzac Day)

From 26 April 2022, all beaches are unpatrolled for the winter, except North Wollongong Beach, which is patrolled 9am - 4pm daily.

Beach visitors must follow all current NSW Public Health rules.

Please try to stay physically distanced from others where possible.

If you're feeling unwell, stay home and get tested.

As well as the rules below, all beach visitors must follow all NSW Public Health rules.

There are rules that apply at all of our beaches. Fines of more than $100 can be issued to people who do not follow these rules:

• No surfboards between the red and yellow flags (body boards are allowed)
• No littering
• No horses
• No vehicles
• No alcohol
• No dogs except in approved dog areas
• No fires.

Beachwatch regularly monitors water quality at local beaches and updates pollution forecasts daily.

Check the forecast for your favourite beach on the Beachwatch website.

Our Beach and Foreshore Access Strategy PDF, 13627.27 KB explains what Council does to support people of all abilities using our coastal areas.

Visit our Accessible Beaches page to see information about beaches that have features to support people with disability.

Camping is not allowed in most of our parks, gardens, and foreshore areas.

Check for signs which will explain any activities that are not permitted. Council Rangers patrol these areas, and can issue fines to people who camp illegally in public spaces.