OCEAN SWIMMING

Lifeguards Top Tips

• Always swim between the red and yellow flags

• Read the safety signs

• Ask a Lifeguard for safety advice

• Swim with a friend

• If you need help, float, stay calm and raise one arm to attract attention.

We advise that you check if the beach you are planning to visit is patrolled.

Search ‘patrolled beaches’ at co sharbour.nsw.gov.au

Patrolled Beaches Guide

Year Round Patrol

• Park Beach

Seasonal Patrol Only

• Jetty Beach (has a wheelchair accessible beach mat as well as two beach wheelchairs)

• Sawtell Beach

We’re lucky to have a great selection of seasonally patrolled beaches, with Park Beach in Co s Harbour patrolled every day of the year by Council Lifeguards and volunteer lifesavers.

To ensure you enjoy your visit to the beach and stay safe, swim between the red and yellow flags to ensure the lifeguards will be watching out for you. If you are not sure about the beach conditions check with a lifeguard, who will point you to a safe swimming position.

Many of our creeks and estuaries are tidal so please be careful when you are swimming in any of our waterways, particularly when there is an outgoing tide. Most importantly, have fun and never swim alone.

ECO-TIP FOLLOW THE TAKE3 RULE! TAKE 3 PIECES OF RUBBISH WITH YOU WHEN YOU LEAVE THE BEACH AND YOU HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE.

WWW.TAKE3.ORG

• Woolgoolga Beach

• Diggers Beach

• Emerald Beach

• Darlington / Lorikeet Holiday Parks (near Arrawarra)

• Red Rock