Beach recreation

Beach Patrols for 2023/24 Swimming Season

Beach Patrols Start Patrols Finish Details
Seven Mile Beach
Lennox Head

23/9/23 (Sat)

28/4/24 (Sun)

9am - 5pm*
Professional Lifeguards
Mon - Fri (5 days)
Volunteers on weekends
and public holidays
Flat Rock
East Ballina

23/9/23 (Sat)
20/12/23 (Wed)
13/4/24 (Sat)

8/10/23 (Sun)
29/1/24 (Mon)
28/4/24 (Sun)

9am - 5pm
Professional Lifeguards
7 days a week
Sharpes Beach
Skennars Head

23/9/23 (Sat)
20/12/23 (Wed)
13/4/24 (Sat)

8/10/23 (Sun)
29/1/24 (Mon)
28/4/24 (Sun)

9am - 5pm
Professional Lifeguards
7 days a week
Shelly Beach
East Ballina

23/9/23 (Sat)
20/12/23 (Wed)
13/4/24 (Sat)

8/10/23 (Sun)
29/1/24 (Mon)
28/4/24 (Sun)

9am - 5pm
Professional Lifeguards
7 days a week
Lighthouse Beach
Ballina

23/9/23 (Sat)
20/12/23 (Wed)
13/4/24 (Sat)

8/10/23 (Sun)
29/1/24 (Mon)
28/4/24 (Sun)

9am - 5pm
Professional Lifeguards
Mon - Fri (5 days)
Volunteers on weekends
and public holidays

* Seven Mile Beach, Lennox Head is 9am - 6pm during the NSW Summer school holiday period

Beach safety and conditions

The Beachsafe website provides information about local conditions and safety advice, such as flags, signs, rips, and waves.

The Beachsafe website is brought to you by Surf Life Saving Australia.

Volunteer lifesavers + professional lifeguards

Surf lifesavers are trained volunteers who patrol our beaches on weekends and public holidays during the warmer months.

In Ballina Shire volunteer lifesavers are members of the Ballina Lighthouse and Lismore Surf Lifesaving Club or the Lennox Head Alstonville Surf Lifesaving Club

In comparison, professional lifeguards are employed by the NSW Australia Lifeguard Service and provide safety services to Ballina Shire Council during the week.

Become a nipper

Surf lifesavers don’t just patrol the beach. Your local surf club plays a much bigger role in the local community.

Looking to join Surf Life Saving in NSW? There is a role for everyone at your local surf club – whether you like competing, patrolling, education and of course, becoming a Nipper.

Find out more about your local surf club:

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Postal Address

The General Manager
Ballina Shire Council
PO Box 450
Ballina NSW 2478

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40 Cherry Street
Ballina NSW 2478

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