Australian Lifeguard Service NSW

25/07/2026

21/05/2026

Around 11am, on Thursday 21 May, a Westpac was tasked by to a 4WD rollover on 10 Mile Beach, south of . The NSW Ambulance critical care paramedic was winched into the scene and assessed two patients from the vehicle. A man in his 20s was treated for head injuries before being transported by 4WD ambulance to Iluka Oval to meet the helicopter. He was further treated and stabilised by the critical care medical team before being airlifted to Base Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

27/03/2026

Please follow advice of lifesavers, lifeguards and authorities this weekend, with hazardous conditions expected right along the coast.

// NSW beaches are set to be extremely hazardous from today, with large swell, damaging winds and waves over 5m expected along the coast. Conditions from the Hunter to the South Coast are unsafe for swimming, rock fishing and boating, with risks of coastal erosion and powerful rip currents.

Even once the swell eases, dangerous conditions will continue into the weekend. If beaches are closed, stay out of the water and do not put yourself or our lifesavers at risk.

Stay safe and stay informed.

For patrolled beach locations and more safety info, visit beachsafe.org.au

26/03/2026

24/02/2026

How good does our Eurobodalla lifeguard crew look!

Thanks to Eurobodalla Shire Council and all of our Council partners across NSW for their support this summer.

27/01/2026

As the school holidays wrap up and our lifeguard services scale back across many beaches, we want to remind everyone that your safety is still our number one priority. Fewer patrols mean it’s more important than ever to make smart choices when heading to the coast.

Before you dive in, remember these key safety tips:

• Visit a patrolled beach and only swim between the red and yellow flags
• Supervise children closely
• Avoid remote or unpatrolled spots
• Stay out of the water if you have been drinking
• Check BeachSafe for patrol times and conditions
• Download SharkSmart for drone patrol locations and safety updates

22/01/2026

Great to once again extend our services at Tathra Beach through February with the amazing support of the local community and business.

01/01/2026

During the summer holidays, knowing how to stay safe in the ocean is vital.

Today, strong southerly winds are generating hazardous surf conditions along most of the New South Wales coast.

A Hazardous Surf Warning is current, including for Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle, Coffs Harbour and Byron Bay. This means that surf and swell conditions may be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming.

The Bureau has a range of services that provide information about waves. You can check the seas and swell section of the coastal waters forecast or look at the wave forecasts in MetEye. Wave forecasts for larger ocean areas are available on the Bureau's weather and wave map: https://www.bom.gov.au/australia/charts/viewer/index.shtml?domain=combinedW&type=sigWaveHgt

Learn more about types of waves, wave height and other features, and how we describe sea conditions at http://www.bom.gov.au/marine/knowledge-centre/reference/waves.shtml

30/12/2025

19/12/2025

Lifeguards urge caution at Northern NSW beaches this summer. Avoid unpatrolled spots and stay safe between Tweed and Byron Bay.