coogee | Visiting The Beach

Beach safety tips

We patrol the coast from Jervoise Bay Sailing Club to Port Coogee, keeping our community safe in and around the water.

Our main patrol zone is directly in front of the Club, where the red and yellow flags are set up each weekend. We also run roving and mobile patrols across the broader coastline. The patrol season runs from October to April, with shifts on Saturday and Sunday mornings and afternoons. Lifesavers are stationed at Port Coogee when possible, and when not, an Emergency Response Point (ERP) is always active during patrol hours.

For great information on Beach Safety and current beach conditions:

Coastal Safety

Coogee Beach

Keeping safe at Coogee

Be sensible, enter the water slowly and don’t just run and dive in as there may be a bank

Jetty Jumping can be fun but be sensible with ensuring waiting people to be removed from water before jumping in

Snorkelling the ship wreck, be mindful of sharp edges and always have a buddy

Pontoon, always use the ladder to avoid being cut by barnacles

Speak to the Lifesavers on duty to find out about current beach conditions

Port Coogee has a big drop off to deep water (just take note of the signs showing location)

What should I do if I need help?

If you are in the water and need help, you should raise your arm and wave it above your head. This is the universal signal for help.

If you are on land and see someone who may need help in the water, or have any emergency, you should immediately call TRIPLE ZERO emergency. Emergency services including lifeguards will then respond as quickly as possible.

SharkSmart

This website shows information about shark sightings and detections of tagged sharks by the network of monitoring stations. The site also shows the locations of Beach Emergency Numbers – if you need the emergency services at the beach, please use the BEN reference so that help can come directly to you.

Visit SharkSmart

Beach wheelchair access at Coogee

Everyone deserves to enjoy our beautiful coastline. Our beach wheelchair offers easier access to the sand and surf for those with mobility restrictions.

The wheelchair is to be used only by people restricted in their access to the beach and water.
The wheelchair is not designed for self-propelling and users must be assisted by an adult.
The user must not be left alone in the wheelchair when it is on a gradient or in the water.
The wheelchair is not to be removed from Coogee Beach area (between Woodman Point Jetty and Coogee Maritime Trail) unless agreed.
The wheelchair is not designed to be pulled backwards over the sand.
The wheelchair is designed to carry up to 120kg in weight.

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