In an emergency, call 000.
No flags means no lifesavers on duty. Check the Beachsafe app for conditions before you swim.
Patrol times 2026-27
When can I swim between the flags at Narooma surf beach?
Early Season
31/10/26 to 13/12/26
Saturdays
11am - 3pm
Sundays
10am - 2pm
Peak Summer
19/12/26 to 31/1/27
Weekends and public holidays
9am - 5pm
Weekdays*
9am - 5pm
Late Season
6/2/27 to 25/4/27
Saturdays
11am - 3pm
Sundays
10am - 2pm
* Weekday patrols during the summer school holidays are run by Eurobodalla Shire Council lifeguards. All other patrols are run by our volunteer surf lifesavers. Outside these times, Main Beach is not patrolled.
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.