Thirroul Beach is a short walk from the largest town centre in our city's north. It includes a kiosk and is next to an Olympic-sized saltwater pool.
See BeachSafe details for this location
Patrol hours
Current hours
9am - 5pm daily
(Shoulder season, Sat 29 Mar - Sun 27 Apr 2025)
Thirroul Beach hours for full swim season
| Dates | Patrol hours |
|---|---|
| Shoulder season Sat 28 Sept - Fri 1 Nov 2024 | 9am - 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 | 9am - 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
The Esplanade, Thirroul
Get directions and check popular times on Google Maps.
Accessibility information
Beach wheelchair
Free beach wheelchairs can be booked for use during patrol hours. Use the button below to make a request.
We can't guarantee to meet all requests, but we’ll do our best to get you on the beach at your preferred time and location.
Please read the Beach Wheelchair Hire Agreement PDF, 104.83 KB before you make a request.
Beach matting
Beach matting is available at this beach during patrol hours. Please talk to the Lifeguards or Lifesavers if you need assistance.
Accessible parking spaces are available near this beach:
- Two spaces near the playground
- Two spaces at the southern end of the beach.
There is a concourse along the length of the beach which is easily accessed from the parking bays.
Accessible toilets and showers are available near Thirroul Beach at these locations:
- Thirroul Beach Pavilion (pictured below), open in daylight hours
- Thirroul Pool during pool opening hours
- Onsite cafe (within the Pavilion).
Water
A wheelchair-accessible water bubbler is available on the concrete area between the beach and the shared pathway.
Picnic areas
- Seating, picnic tables and BBQs are available in the park next to the beach and playground.
Food and drink
- There is a cafe with ramp access within Thirroul Beach Pavilion.
- Many cafes, takeaway shops and restaurants can be found along Lawrence Hargrave Drive and surrounding streets, within about 500m of the beach.
We welcome feedback from people with disability and their carers about your experience accessing our beaches.
Your feedback can help us find and fix problems, or plan for better access in future.
Nearby features
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.