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:
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
Using our online form, 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.
Duranbah
Spring School Holidays NSW
7 Days
26 September 2020 to 11 October 2020 - 9am to 5pm
Christmas School Holidays NSW
7 Days
28 November 2020 to 20 December 2020 - 9am to 5pm
21 December 2020 to 26 January 2021 - 9am to 6pm
Autumn School Holidays NSW
7 Days
1 March 2021 to 26 April 2020 - 9am to 5pm
*Fringe Season
7 Days
28 January 2021 to 28 February 2021 - 9am to 5pm
Weekends only
1 March 2021 to 2 April 2021 - 9am to 5pm
Kingscliff North - near Holiday Park
Salt - South Kingscliff Beach
Casuarina
Spring School Holidays NSW
Christmas School Holidays NSW
Autumn School Holidays NSW
*Fringe Season
Cabarita
Spring School Holidays NSW
Christmas School Holidays NSW
Autumn School Holidays NSW
*Fringe Season
Hastings Point
Spring School Holidays NSW
Christmas School Holidays NSW
Autumn School Holidays NSW
*Fringe Season
Pottsville North - from mouth of creek to 500m north
Spring School Holidays NSW
Christmas School Holidays NSW
Autumn School Holidays NSW
*Fringe Season
Mooball - Pottsville South
Spring School Holidays NSW
Christmas School Holidays NSW
Autumn School Holidays NSW
*Fringe Season
*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
Can I scatter the ashes of my loved one at the beach?
This practice is allowed throughout the Shire.
However, customers are advised that it is their responsibility to ensure that the general public are not impacted or affected by the ashes being scattered (ie. be mindful of wind and it's direction before scattering of ashes) and that ashes are not scattered in the vicinity of bathers or beach users.
I need a metal detector to find a lost item, who can I call?
Mr Alan Davis 02 6676 2685
Al is happy to help you find your lost items in the local area.
- No fee
- No reward expected
- Pottsville resident
- Member NAPFA