Surf lifesaving patrols

Kempsey Shire boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia.
Council provides a lifeguard service during peak periods.
2019 beach patrols
Beach | Patrol times | Days per week | Number of lifeguards |
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Grassy Head | 10am - 2pm | 7 days | 2 |
Horseshoe Bay, South West Rocks | 10am - 3pm | 7 days | 2 |
Main Beach, South West Rocks | 10am - 2pm | Monday to Friday* | 1 |
Hat Head | 10am - 2pm | Monday to Friday* | 2 |
Crescent Head | 10am - 3pm | Monday to Friday* | 2 |
Note: * Number of days per week which are manned by lifeguards. Surf Life Saving Clubs provide volunteer surf lifesaving services on weekends and public holidays at South West Rocks Main Beach, Hat Head and Crescent Head beaches.
Beach | Patrol times | Days per week | Number of lifeguards |
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Grassy Head | 9am - 5pm | 7 days | 2 |
Horseshoe Bay, South West Rocks | 9am - 5pm | 7 days | 2 |
Main Beach, South West Rocks | 9am -5pm | Monday to Friday* | 1 |
Monday to Friday between Christmas and New Year | 1 x extra lifeguard | ||
Hat Head | 9am - 5pm | Monday to Friday* | 2 |
Crescent Head | 9am - 5pm | Monday to Friday* | 2 |
Note: * Number of days per week which are manned by lifeguards. Surf Life Saving Clubs provide volunteer surf lifesaving services on weekends and public holidays at South West Rocks Main Beach, Hat Head and Crescent Head beaches.