Life Saving Victoria has a vast network of Life Saving Clubs extending from Mildura in the north, to Mallacoota in the east and Portland in the west.
Over 30,000 volunteer club members contribute to ensure that all visitors to the state’s patrolled coastal and inland waterways are provided with a safe and enjoyable aquatic experience.
Port Phillip Bay has 26 clubs with another 30 clubs spanning the coastline of Victoria, and Mildura on the Murray River.
Life Saving Clubs offer a variety of lifesaving activities to suit a range of ages and abilities for local residents and holiday makers alike. There is opportunities for just about everyone to become involved!
Click on a specific Club below to obtain further information about that location and the lifesaving service provided there.
Victorian beaches are patrolled by Lifesavers from November through to the Easter period, with the support of State Marine and Aerial Services.
Lifesavers are only on duty when the red and yellow flags are displayed. Remember to always SWIM BETWEEN THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS at a patrolled beach, if we cant see you, we cant save you!
Port Phillip Bay Clubs
Patrol Dates
Observational Patrol: Saturday, 16 November 2019 – Sunday, 24 November 2019
Full Patrol: Saturday, 30 November 2019 – Sunday, 22 March 2020
Observational Patrol: Saturday, 28 March 2020 – Monday, 13 April 2020
Coastal Clubs
Patrol Dates
Full Patrol: Saturday, 30 November 2019 – Monday, 13 April 2020
Volunteer lifesavers provide patrols on weekends and most public holidays during this period. Additional services are provided at unpatrolled locations and midweek by employed Lifeguards during the peak summer period.
For exact beach locations and further information please visit beachsafe.org.au or contact the Lifesaving Operations
| Club/Beach | Volunteer Lifesavers | Paid Lifeguards |
|---|---|---|
| Altona | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Anglesea | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 2 December 2019 – 9 February 2020 |
| -Point Roadknight | – | 26 December 2019 – 25 January 2020 |
| Apollo Bay | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 26 December 2019 – 25 January 2020 |
| Aspendale | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Bancoora | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 26 December 2019 – 25 January 2020 |
| Barwon Heads/13th Beach | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 26 December 2019 – 25 January 2020 |
| Beaumaris | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Black Rock | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Bonbeach | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Brighton | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Cape Paterson | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Carrum | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Chelsea Longbeach | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Dromana Bay | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Edithvale | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Elwood | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Fairhaven | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 26 December 2019 – 25 January 2020 |
| Frankston | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 26 December 2019 – 25 January 2020 |
| Geelong (Eastern Beach) | 23 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | |
| Gunnamatta | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 26 December 2019 – 25 January 2020 |
| Half Moon Bay | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Hampton | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Inverloch | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 26 December 2019 – 25 January 2020 |
| Jan Juc | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 26 December 2019 – 25 January 2020 |
| Kennett River | 26 December 2019 – 27 January 2020,
plus Labour Day and Easter Weekends |
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| Lakes Entrance | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 26 December 2019 – 25 January 2020 |
| – Eastern Beach | – | 26 December 2019 – 28 January 2020 |
| Lorne | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 18 November 2019 – 22 February 2020 |
| Mallacoota | 26 December 2019 – 27 January 2020 | 26 December 2019 – 25 January 2020 |
| Mentone | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Mildura | 1 December 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Mordialloc | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Mornington | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Mount Martha | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Ocean Grove | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 9 December 2019 – 8 February 2020 |
| – RAAFs Beach | – | 26 December 2019 – 27 January 2020 |
| Point Leo | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 26 December 2019 – 25 January 2020 |
| Point Lonsdale | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 26 December 2019 – 25 January 2020 |
| – Queenscliff | – | 26 December 2019 – 27 January 2020 |
| Port Campbell | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 26 December 2019 – 25 January 2020 |
| Port Melbourne | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Port Fairy | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 26 December 2019 – 25 January 2020 |
| Portland | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| – Narrawong | – | 26 December 2019 – 27 January 2020 |
| Portsea | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 26 December 2019 – 8 February 2020 |
| Rosebud and McCrae | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Sandridge | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Sandringham | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Seaford | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Seaspray | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 26 December 2019 – 25 January 2020 |
| Sorrento | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 26 December 2019 – 25 January 2020 |
| South Melbourne | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| St Kilda | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 18 November 2019 – 15 February 2020 |
| – Tidal River | – | 26 December 2019 – 28 January 2020 |
| Torquay | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 18 November 2019 – 23 February 2020 |
| – Cosy Corner (Front Beach) | – | 26 December 2019 – 27 January 2020 |
| Venus Bay | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 26 December 2019 – 25 January 2020 |
| Waratah Beach | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 26 December 2019 – 25 January 2020 |
| Warrnambool | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 26 December 2019 – 25 January 2020 |
| Williamstown | 16 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 26 December 2019 – 25 January 2020 |
| Wonthaggi | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | – |
| Woodside Beach | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 26 December 2019 – 25 January 2020 |
| Woolamai Beach | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 26 December 2019 – 08 February 2020 |
| – Cowes | – | 26 December 2019 – 26 January 2020 |
| – Smiths Beach | – | 26 December 2019 – 25 January 2020 |
| Wye River | 30 November 2019 – 13 April 2020 | 26 December 2019 – 25 January 2020 |
Lifesavers are only on duty when the red and yellow flags are displayed. Remember to always SWIM BETWEEN THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS at a patrolled beach, if we cant see you, we cant save you!
| Area | Dates |
|---|---|
| RWC Kingston | 26 December 2019 – 27 January 2020 |
| RWC Port Phillip | 26 December 2019 – 27 January 2020 |
| RWC Surfcoast West | 26 December 2019 – 27 January 2020 |
| RWC Peninsula | 26 December 2019 – 27 January 2020 |
| RWC Bellarine | 26 December 2019 – 27 January 2020 |
| RWC Surfcoast East | 26 December 2019 – 27 January 2020 |
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