City Beach is just south of Wollongong's iconic lighthouses at Flagstaff Hill.
See BeachSafe details for this location
Patrol hours
Current hours
9am - 5pm daily
(Shoulder season, Sat 29 Mar - Sun 27 Apr 2025)
Wollongong City 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
Marine Dr, Wollongong
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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.