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 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. Find out about beach safety devices and their locations along the Tweed coast.
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 a business purpose, 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 in the Tweed visit the Beachsafe website.
Beachsafe app
Brought to you by Surf Life Saving Australia, the
Beachsafe app includes patrols, weather, surf conditions and hazards plus the local facilities for all Australian beaches. Beachsafe also provides expert advice about rip currents, flags and signs, waves, marine creatures, surf skills and more.
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