Beaches
All beaches are patrolled during the summer surfing season from 24 September 2016 until 25 April 2017.
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 24 September 2016 to 25 April 2017
Stockton Beach
9am to 5.30pm 24 September 2016 to 25 April 2017
Bar Beach, Nobbys Beach & Merewether Beach
9am to 5.30pm 24 September 2016 to 30 October 2016
7am to 5.30pm 31 October 2016 to 19 March 2017
9am to 5.30pm 20 March 2017 to 25 April 2017
8am to 4.30pm 26 April 2017 to 22 September 2017
Dixon Park Beach
9am to 5.30pm 24 September 2016 to 30 October 2016
7am to 5.30pm 31 October 2016 to 19 March 2017
9am to 5.30pm 20 March 2017 to 25 April 2017
Beaches are patrolled on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays by Surf Lifesaving Clubs for 30 Weeks from 24 September 2016 to 25 April 2017.
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 24 September 2016 to 25 April 2017
Newcastle Ocean Baths
9am to 5.30pm 24 September 2016 to 25 April 2017
8am to 4.30pm 26 April 2017 to 22 September 2017