Beaches and lifeguards

The Tweed has 37 kilometres of coastline with some of the most pristine and stunning beaches in NSW.

Swim safely at the beach

There are 4 Surf Life Saving Clubs in the Tweed, at Salt, Fingal Head, Cabarita and Kingscliff.

A detailed description of each beach as well as what beaches are patrolled and when can also be found by visiting Surf Life Saving - Find a beach

Tweed's gazetted beaches include:

• Letitia Beach
• Kingscliff Beach
• South Kingscliff Beach
• Casuarina Beach
• Bogangar Beach
• Cabarita Beach
• Cudgera Beach
• Pottsville Beach
• Mooball Beach
• Wooyung Beach

It's always best to swim at a patrolled beach.

No fires on beaches

Council does not permit the lighting of fires on Council controlled land, this includes beaches.  Please report fires to NSW Fire 000.

Permits for beaches

If you would like to use Tweed beaches for business purposes contact Council for the appropriate permit:

• weddings on beaches
• filming on a beach
• beach vehicle permits

Horses on beaches

Horses may be ridden on beaches where there is no signage stating that this activity is prohibited. This also includes coastal creek areas.

Horses are not permitted in areas patrolled by surf life saving associations or where there are areas of high pedestrian traffic.

Riders are requested to remove and dispose of any manure that may be deposited in a public place.

Council anticipates the cooperation of all equine clubs and horse riders in this matter and favours self regulation. However, failing to comply with the above request may result in Council action under the regulations.

Report a problem

Let us know if there is beach track restoration required or rubbish dumped along any of our beautiful coastline.

Life guard patrols

For information about beach patrols and rules see No Flags No Swim(PDF, 2MB).

Dreamtime Beach is not suitable for swimming due to rough surf conditions, and is not patrolled.

*Fringe season: end of Christmas school holidays to beginning of the autumn school holidays

For more information about patrolled beaches in the Tweed see Beachsafe.

Frequently asked questions