Lifeguards and volunteer lifesavers will resume beach patrols in the Kiama LGA just in time for the beginning of the school holidays on 23 September. Some beaches like Surf Beach will be patrolled seven days a week, while others like Jones and Werri Beaches will only be patrolled on weekends, so we’ve included the full schedule below.

Weekday patrols for Surf Beach will be conducted by dedicated lifesavers starting at 10am and concluding at 5:30pm, and weekend patrols will be staffed by volunteers from 10am until 4pm.

Emergency Relay Beacons (ERBs) were introduced last year and placed at known drowning black spots to help lifeguards when dealing with drowning incidents.. Using a camera, they allow responders to assess the situation if activated by a distracted swimmer.

SMART drumlines and drones will also be used to detect and relocate target sharks for the safety of swimmers.

Patrols will increase on 19 December as Summer lifeguards begin working.

Patrol Schedule

Jones Beach

23 September to 28 April: Weekends & Public Holidays (Kiama Downs Surf Lifesaving Club volunteers) 10am to 4pm, and 10am to 5.30pm on school holidays.

18 December to 26 January: Monday to Fridays excluding public holidays (Council Lifeguards) - 10am to 5:30pm

North Bombo Beach

25 September to 26 April: Weekends & Public Holidays – No patrols except for the six-week school holidays & weekends in February

18 December to 30 January: Seven days including weekends and public holidays as well as weekends in February (Council Lifeguards) - 10am to 5:30pm

Surf Beach

25 September to 28 April: Weekends & Public Holidays (Kiama Surf Lifesaving Club volunteers) 10am to 4pm, and 10am to 5.30pm on school holidays.

25th September to 26th April: Monday to Fridays excluding public holidays (Council Lifeguards) - 10am to 5:30pm

 Kendall’s Beach

25 September to 26 April: Weekends & Public Holidays – No patrols except for the six-week school holidays & weekends in February

18 December to 30 January: Seven days including weekends and public holidays as well as weekends in February (Council Lifeguards) - 10am to 5:30pm

Easts Beach

25 September to 26 April: Weekends & Public Holidays – No patrols except for the six-week school holidays & weekends in February - 10am to 4pm, and 10am to 5.30pm on school holidays.

18 December to 30 January: Seven days including weekends and public holidays as well as weekends in February (Council Lifeguards) - 10am to 5:30pm

Werri Beach

25 September to 28 April: Weekends & Public Holidays (Gerringong Surf Lifesaving Club) - 10am to 4pm, and 10am to 5.30pm on school holidays.

18 December to 26 January: Monday to Fridays excluding public holidays (Council Lifeguards) - 10am to 5:30pm

15 April to 26 April: Monday to Friday excluding weekends (Easter school holidays)

Gerroa Beach (Seven Mile)

25 September to 26 April: Weekends & Public Holidays – No patrols except for the sixweek school holidays & weekends in February

18 December to 30 January: Seven Days including weekends and public holidays as well as weekends in February (Council Lifeguards) - 10am to 5:30pm