Our Ocean Safety and Lifeguards team want you and your family to enjoy our beautiful beaches and this video is a great way to get acquainted with the basics!

Beach safety facilities

Lifeguard observation towers are located at Cronulla, North Cronulla, Elouera and Wanda beaches.

An Emergency Response Beacon (ERB) is located at Greenhills Beach (Track 1 and Track 6), to the north at Potter Point and to the south at Blackwoods Beach. The ERB provides an instant communication link to Surf Life Saving NSW who relay information to our lifeguards.

ERB beacon
Greenhills beach

Beach safety tips

  • Swim between the red and yellow flags.
  • Read safety signs on the beach.
  • Ask lifeguards for advice if you’re unsure of surf conditions.
  • Swim with a friend.
  • Stay calm and attract attention by raising an arm if you need help in the water.
  • Do not swim directly after a meal or if under the influence of alcohol.
  • Do not swim when the beach is closed or unpatrolled.
  • Do not struggle against a rip or current. Swim diagonally across a rip, towards white water which can push you toward shore.
  • Supervise children around water.
  • Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek Shade and Slide - follow sun safety advice from the Cancer Council.
Ocean swirl
Can you spot a rip
Rips are complex, can quickly change shape and location, and at times, are difficult to see. The things to look for are deeper, dark-coloured water; fewer breaking waves; a rippled surface surrounded by smooth waters; and anything floating out to sea or foamy, discoloured, sandy, water flowing out beyond the waves. Rips don’t always show all of these signs at once.
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How to survive a beach current
If you find yourself in a rip current, stay calm and consider your options. Raise an arm to seek help. Try floating with the current, it may bring you back to shore. Swim parallel to the shore or towards breaking waves and use them to help you in. Reassess your situation. If what you’re doing isn’t working, try one of the other options until you’re rescued or return to shore.
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Contact us

Ocean Safety Lifeguards

2A Marine Esplanade, Cronulla NSW 2230