Beaches and Lifeguard Services
Bega Valley Shire Lifeguard services over summer.
Lifesaving and Lifeguard services are provided in the Bega Valley through a combination of our three local surf lifesaving clubs and Council managed contract lifeguard service.
Current beach conditions are available on the Beach Safe website.
Beachwatch water quality monitoring results are updated weekly on the Council and Beachwatch websites to keep residents and visitors informed of the water quality, and whether to avoid swimming at certain times.
Surf Lifesaving Clubs
Council would like to acknowledge the contribution of the of the Bermagui, Tathra and Pambula Surf Lifesaving Clubs, and the NSW Far South Coast Surf Lifesaving Branch for their contribution to beach safety in the Bega Valley. The three surf lifesaving clubs patrol weekends and public holidays during the Term 3 School Holidays, and then recommence in November through to April on weekends and public holidays. For more information on the Clubs or patrol information, please visit the links below:
- Bermagui Surf Life Saving Club
- Pambula Surf Life Saving Club
- Tathra Surf Life Saving Club
- Far South Coast Branch Surf Life Saving Association
Council Summer Lifeguard Program 2023-2024
The 2023-2024 Summer Lifeguard Program will commence at 8 locations across our Shire on Monday 18th December 2023 and finish Tuesday 30th January 2024. The Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) will deliever a high level of service to our community throughought the summer period, keeping our beaches safe alongside our local Surf Life Saving Clubs.
Tathra Beach Lifeguard February Extension 2024
Council acknowledges the contribution of the Tathra Chamber of Commerce and wider Tathra Community, who fundraise to extend the provision of weekday beach lifeguard services at Tathra Beach throughout February. This initiative will provide a patrolled beach location for all residents and visitors to the Sapphire Coast to 'swim between the flags' weekdays from January through to Friday 1st March 2024.
Beach patrol hours and locations
Below is the relevant information for the eight locations patrolled across the Bega Valley during the Summer Beach lifeguard program. For more information on these or other beaches not listed, please visit the Beach Safe website and use the Beaches Near Me search function.
Bermagui: Horseshoe Bay, Lamont Street - Location map
- Starts: Monday 18th December 2023
- Ends: Tuesday 30th January 2024
- Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm - 5 days - Week days*
- Lifeguards = 2
*Note: Surf Life Saving Club patrols weekends and public holidays.
Information on Beaches and local conditions is available the Beach Safe Website
visit HORSESHOE BAY | SLSA Beachsafe
Please be careful
Tathra: Tathra Beach, Andy Pool Drive - Location map
- Starts: Monday 18th December 2023
- Ends: Friday 1st March 2024
- Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm - 5 days - Week days*
- Lifeguards = 2
- February Lifeguard Extension funded by Tathra Chamber of Commerce
*Note: Surf Life Saving Club patrols weekends and public holidays.
Information on Beaches and local conditions is available the Beach Safe Website
visit TATHRA | SLSA Beachsafe
Please be careful
Pambula: Pambula Beach, Pambula Beach Road - Location map
- Starts: Monday 18th December 2023
- Ends: Tuesday 30th January 2024
- Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm - 5 days - Week days*
- Lifeguards = 2
*Note: Surf Life Saving Club patrols weekends and public holidays.
Information on Beaches and local conditions is available the Beach Safe Website
visit PAMBULA | SLSA Beachsafe
Please be careful
Eden: Aslings Beach, Aslings Beach Road - Location map
- Starts: Monday 18th December 2023
- Ends: Tuesday 30th January 2024
- Hours: 7 days - Week days, Weekends and Public Holidays
- Lifeguards = 2
Information on Beaches and local conditions is available the Beach Safe Website
visit ASLINGS | SLSA Beachsafe
Please be careful
Wallaga Lake: Camel Rock Beach, Wallage Lake Road - Location map
- Starts: Monday 18th December 2023
- Ends: Tuesday 30th January 2024
- Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm - 7 days - Week days, Weekends and Public Holidays
- Lifeguards = 2
Information on Beaches and local conditions is available the Beach Safe Website
visit Camel Rock | SLSA Beachsafe
Please be careful
Merimbula: Short Point Beach, Short Point Road - Location map
- Starts: Monday 18th December 2023
- Ends: Tuesday 30th January 2024
- Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm - 7 days - Week days, Weekends and Public Holidays
- Lifeguards = 2
Information on Beaches and local conditions is available the Beach Safe Website
visit TURA/SHORT POINT | SLSA Beachsafe
Please be careful
Merimbula: Bar Beach, Bar Beach Road - Location map
- Starts: Monday 18th December 2023
- Ends: Tuesday 30th January 2024
- Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm - 7 days - Week days, Weekends and Public Holidays
- Lifeguards = 2
Information on Beaches and local conditions is available the Beach Safe Website
visit BAR | SLSA Beachsafe
Please be careful
Merimbula: Main Beach, Ocean Drive - Location map
- Starts: Monday 18th December 2023
- Ends: Tuesday 30th January 2024
- Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm - 7 days - Week days, Weekends and Public Holidays
- Lifeguards = 2
Information on Beaches and local conditions is available the Beach Safe Website
visit MERIMBULA | SLSA Beachsafe
Please be careful
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