With summer now behind us and as winter draws nearer, Central Coast beaches will cease lifeguard patrol operational hours for the 2018-19 season.

The last day of patrol for Central Coast Council’s lifeguards at 15 beach locations will be Monday 29 April 2019.

Mayor Jane Smith said Council lifeguards have had another busy yet successful patrol season.

“Since October 2018, more than 2.4 million people have visited our beaches, with Council lifeguards performing 1,122 rescues, attending to 5,496 first aid incidents and responding to 34,775 preventative actions across the Central Coast,"  Mayor Smith said.

“Our lifeguards have certainly worked hard and done an amazing job during another busy season.

“I thank them for the work they do in keeping our beaches safe for our community and visitors to our region.”

Lifeguards will remain on patrol at The Grant McBride Baths, The Entrance, throughout the winter season with reduced hours from 8am until 1pm, Monday to Sunday.

Beach patrol services for the 2019-20 season will commence on Saturday 28 September 2019 at all Central Coast beaches and The Grant McBride Baths from 9am until 5pm.