Beaches
All beaches are patrolled during the summer surfing season from 23 September 2017 until 29 April 2018.
Nobbys Beach, Bar Beach and Merewether Beach are patrolled all year round.
For your own safety, please swim only at patrolled beaches.
Lifeguard Patrol Times
Newcastle Beach
7am to 5.30pm 23 September 2017 to 29 April 2018
Stockton Beach
9am to 5.30pm 23 September 2017 to 29 April 2018
Bar Beach, Nobbys Beach & Merewether Beach
8am to 4.30pm 26 April 2017 to 22 September 2017
9am to 5.30pm 23 September 2017 to 29 October 2017
7am to 5.30pm 30 October 2017 to 18 March 2018
9am to 5.30pm 19 March 2018 to 29 April 2018
8am to 4.30pm 30 April 2018 to 28 September 2018
Dixon Park Beach
9am to 5.30pm 23 September 2017 to 29 October 2017
7am to 5.30pm 30 October 2017 to 18 March 2018
9am to 5.30pm 19 March 2018 to 29 April 2018
Beaches are patrolled on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays by Surf Lifesaving Clubs for 31 Weeks from 23 September 2017 to 29 April 2018.
Ocean Baths
Merewether and Newcastle Ocean Baths are open all year round, subject to maintenance and cleaning.
Lifeguard Patrol Times
Merewether Ocean Baths
9am to 5.30pm 23 September 2017 to 29 April 2018
Newcastle Ocean Baths
8am to 4.30pm 26 April 2017 to 22 September 2017
9am to 5.30pm 23 September 2017 to 29 April 2018
8am to 4.30pm 30 April 2018 to 28 September 2018