In an emergency, call 000.
Swim at a patrolled beach, between the red and yellow flags. Check the Beachsafe app before you go.
Know your beach flags
The red and yellow flags mark the safest place to swim. No flags, no swim.
Red and yellow
Lifesavers on duty. Swim between the flags.
Red and white
Emergency. Get out of the water now.
Black and white
Boundary of the area for surfboards, kayaks and other craft. Swimmers stay out.
Red
​No swimming. Don't go in the water.
Yellow
​Caution required. Potential hazards.
Read the beach signs
Some signs are permanent. Others are put out each day by lifesavers to show hazards like rips, which move from day to day. Always follow them.
Warning signs
Yellow diamond. Take care: there's a hazard here.
Warning
General hazard
Swimming not advised
Dangerous conditions
Large waves
Rough surf can knock you over
Marine stingers
Bluebottle or other stingers
Regulatory signs
​A red circle with a line means it's not allowed, and penalties may apply. A green circle means it's allowed.
No swimming
No glass
No fires
Dogs on a lead allowed
Safety signs
Green. Where to find help and safety equipment.
Emergency phone or beacon
First aid
Rescue equipment
Calling 000 from the beach?
Look for the beach access sign or emergency marker nearby. Reading its name or code to the operator helps them find you faster.
Signs from the Surf Life Saving Australia Flags and Signs fact sheet.
Who's watching the water
Narooma's surf beach is looked after by our volunteers, council lifeguards and Surf Life Saving NSW drones.
Volunteer lifesavers
Narooma SLSC members patrol weekends and public holidays from November to April, handling rescues, first aid and surf safety advice.
Council lifeguards
Eurobodalla Shire Council's paid lifeguards patrol on weekdays through the Christmas school holidays.
Drones
Surf Life Saving NSW runs two drone programs here: a NSW Government-funded surveillance program, and one flown by volunteer club members.
Join a patrol
Lifesavers perform rescues, give first aid and keep beachgoers informed. You don't have to be a strong swimmer to patrol. If you're 13 or over, choose the path that suits you. Both start by joining the club through the SLS Members Portal.
Surf lifesaver
In the water
Perform rescues and keep swimmers safe between the flags.
1. Surf Rescue Certificate, from age 13
2. Bronze Medallion, generally the minimum for full patrol duties
First aid officer
On the sand
No Bronze Medallion needed. Look after first aid on patrol, from stings to sprains.
1. First Aid certificate, from age 14
2. Patrol as an SLS First Aid Officer
Also on the sand: the Radio Operator Certificate (from age 13) lets you patrol as a radio operator. The UAV (drone) pilot Certificate (from age 16) lets you patrol as a UAV (drone) pilot.
Already hold a current first aid certificate from work? Ask the Club Captain how you can help out on patrol.
CLUB CAPTAIN
Talk to Matt Tate
We are so fortunate to have such a capable Club Captain who is also super chilled, organised and is our resident tech support! Matty has a wealth of SLS experience and is our go-to leader in the lifesaving space.