02/06/2026
๐ด๐ก FLAGS UP ๐ด๐ก
And just like that, the Top End has kicked off the patrolling season!
The season was officially marked yesterday with the Raising of the Flags at Nightcliff Beach, attended by a number of our volunteers, the Australian Lifeguard Service, and key community representatives, including the Lord Mayor of Darwin, the Honourable Peter Styles and Ed Smelt.
So, what does this mean for you?
A number of your favourite beaches are now patrolled during peak times by our dedicated Surf Life Saving volunteers and the Australian Lifeguard Service.
The safest place to swim is always between the red and yellow flags.
Lifeguard patrols
๐๏ธ Nightcliff Beach โ Monday to Saturday, 2pmโ6pm
๐๏ธ Mindil Beach โ Thursdays and Sundays, 2pmโ6pm
Volunteer patrols
๐๏ธ Darwin SLSC patrols both Casuarina and Nightcliff beaches on Sundays, with patrol times alternating between morning and afternoon.
๐๏ธ Mindil Beach SLSC, will commence patrols on Saturday mornings from 6 June (9am - 1pm) and Sunday afternoons (2pm - 6pm) from 12 July at East Point Beach.
๐๏ธ Gove Peninsula SLSC will also commence patrols - keep an eye on their socials for more information on their patrol times!
All clubs will be running Nippers this season, so get in touch with your local club for more information or send us a DM and we'll be happy to help.
Come and say hi when you're down at the beach ๐
And remember - always swim between the flags!
