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Lifeguard Services Report - 2011-2012
The Coffs Harbour coastline stretches over more than 60 kilometres featuring a total of 32 beaches from Bonville in the south to Red Rock in the north.
Several beaches are ideal for surfing while others are more protected and better suited for swimming or diving.
With the growing popularity of other sports, such as Personal Water Craft (Jet Skis) and Kite Surfing, users should check local and state legislation to ensure that they may use the area intended. Users of these types of craft should also be mindful of other beach users regarding impact of noise, danger from craft themselves and in particular, their own safety.
Below is some information on each patrolled beach within the City.
Park Beach:
Park Beach is Coffs Harbour's main patrolled beach, serviced by both Coffs Harbour City Council's Professional Lifeguards and Coffs Harbour Surf Lifesaving Club.
Coffs Harbour City Council lifeguards patrol Park Beach Monday-Friday while Coffs Harbour Surf Life Saving Club patrol weekends and public holidays.
Council Patrols run all year at Park Beach.
Beach patrol times for 2012-2013
Sawtell Beach:
Sawtell Beach is Coffs Harbour's southernmost patrolled beach, serviced by both Coffs Harbour City Council's Professional Lifeguards and Sawtell Surf Lifesaving Club.
Council lifeguards patrol Sawtell Beach Monday-Friday while Sawtell Surf Life Saving Club patrol weekends and public holidays.
Beach patrol times for 2012-2013
Woolgoolga Beach:
Woolgoolga Beach is located approximately 24km north of Coffs Harbour, it is serviced by both Coffs Harbour City Council's Professional Lifeguards and Woolgoolga Surf Lifesaving Club.
Woolgoolga is protected from the South and frequently experiences little to no surf, it is considered the areas most child-friendly open beach.
Beach patrol times for 2012-2013
Diggers Beach:
Diggers Beach is a patrolled beach just North of Coffs Harbour, turn right while heading North opposite the Big Banana.
Diggers Beach is an 900m long bay with large headlands at either end.
Beach patrol times for 2012-2013
Emerald Beach:
Emerald Beach is located approximately 18km north of Coffs Harbour.
Beach patrol times for 2012-2013
Darlington/Lorikeet:
Council lifeguards service Darlington/Lorikeet 7 days per week, Monday-Sunday during the summer holidays.
Please be aware that this service may vary and it is best to contact the resorts Darlington Beach or The Lorikeet or Council's Senior Lifeguard to confirm times/dates.
Beach patrol times for 2012-2013
Corindi Beach:
Council lifeguards service Corindi Beach 7 days per week, Monday-Sunday during the summer holidays.
Please be aware that this service may vary and it is best to contact the caravan park at http://www.corindi.com.au/ or Council's Senior Lifeguard to confirm times/dates.
Beach patrol times for 2012-2013
Red Rock:
Red Rock Beach is Coffs Harbour's northern most patrolled beach.
Council lifeguards service Red Rock Beach Monday-Friday during the Christmas School Holidays while Red Rock Surf Life Saving Club patrol weekends and public holidays over the entire surf season.
Beach patrol times for 2012-2013