Surf life saving patrols

Kempsey Shire boasts beautiful beaches which are enjoyed all year round by residents and visitors.

The surf life saving season runs from September to April. Please note the current season will finish 25 April. 

During the life saving season Council provides a lifeguard service during peak holiday periods, and local surf life saving clubs provide volunteer surf life saving services on weekends and public holidays at some beaches.

Council lifeguard service calendar

This season will begin on Monday 25 September and wrap up on Thursday 25 April.

Spring School Holidays

Beach  Council lifeguard on duty  Days per week Times 
Grassy Head

2

  7 days 10am to 4pm
Horseshoe Bay,
South West Rocks 		 2
  7 days  10am to 4pm
Main Beach,
South West Rocks 

1

 Monday to Friday*  10am to 4pm
 Hat Head  2 Monday to Friday*  10am to 4pm
 Crescent Head  2 Monday to Friday*  10am to 4pm

*Except public holidays

Please note: Local surf life saving clubs provide volunteer services on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

Summer School Holidays

Location Number of lifeguards Days per week Times
Grassy Head  2 7 days 9am until 5pm
Horeshoe Bay, South West Rocks  2 7 days 9am until 5pm
Main Beach, South West Rocks  1 Monday to Friday* 9am until 5pm
 1 extra Monday to Friday between Christmas and New Year 9am until 5pm
Hat Head  2 Monday to Friday*
 9am until 5pm
Crescent Head  2 Monday to Friday* 9am until 5pm

*Except public holidays

Please note: Local surf life saving clubs provide volunteer services on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

Autumn School Holidays

Beach  Council lifeguard on duty  Days per week Times 
Grassy Head

2

  7 days 10am to 4pm
Horseshoe Bay,
South West Rocks 		 2
  7 days  10am to 4pm
Main Beach,
South West Rocks 

1

 Monday to Friday*  10am to 4pm
 Hat Head  2 Monday to Friday*  10am to 4pm
 Crescent Head  2 Monday to Friday*  10am to 4pm

*Except public holidays

Please note: Local surf life saving clubs provide volunteer services on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

The calendar may change without notice.

Find more beach & surf safety information

Beachsafe

Surf Life Saving NSW

SharkSmart

Macleay Valley Coast beaches

Beach & Coastal Safety Resource Hub

Beach & Ocean Safety 

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