Surf lifesaving patrols are on our beaches for the summer season, with both volunteers and paid lifesavers keeping swimmers safe

Hired lifeguards run the patrol during week days from 9am – 5pm during the spring, summer & autumn school holidays at the following locations;

Forster at Main and One Mile Beaches

Pacific Palms at Elizabeth and Boomerang Beaches

Hawks Nest at Bennetts Beach

Patrol at southern end of One Mile Beach.
Patrol at southern end of One Mile Beach.

Our individual surf clubs run Volunteer Patrols at the following locations;

  • Crowdy Head – Summer school holiday period
  • Old Bar – Summer school holiday period
  • Diamond Beach – Summer school holiday period
  • Black Head – Summer school holiday period
  • Forster Main – Spring, Summer & Autumn/Easter holiday periods
  • One Mile – Spring, Summer & Autumn/Easter holiday periods
  • Boomerang – Spring, Summer & Autumn/Easter holiday periods
  • Elizabeth Beach (Pacific Palms) – Spring, Summer & Autumn/Easter holiday periods
  • Hawks Nest – Spring, Summer & Autumn/Easter holiday periods
  • Tea Gardens Pool – Spring school holidays to Autumn/Easter school holidays
Beachgoers at Elizabeth Beach.
Beachgoers at Elizabeth Beach.

Slip - Slop - Slap and head to the beach with the family this summer knowing the lifeguards will be there to help keep you safe.

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