Ocean baths

Ocean Baths in NewcastleNewcastle Ocean Baths and Merewether Baths have a long history as popular swimming spots.

Newcastle Ocean Baths was opened in 1922 and Merewether Baths in 1935.

Opening hours and cleaning times

Opening hours at the Ocean Baths are subject to cleaning schedules.

Generally the Newcastle Ocean Baths are cleaned on a Thursday every week in summer.

Merewether Ocean Baths are cleaned twice per week in summer.

In the winter, both Baths are cleaned at least once per fortnight.

July - December 2009 Ocean Baths Cleaning Schedule 28kb pdf

If you have any requests or concerns regarding the cleaning of Newcastle's Beaches and Ocean Baths facilities please contact the Beaches and Baths Services Co-ordinator on 02 4974 5000.

Water testing

Council aims to provide clean and tidy beach and ocean baths amenities, safe for all users.

Water tests are conducted at both of the Baths on a weekly basis by Council's Laboratory Technician. The Baths have a record of high water quality levels.

Event bookings

Newcastle beaches and ocean baths are regularly used for:

  • Major sporting and social events
  • Motion Picture Filming
  • Swimwear and other fashion shoots
  • Artists
  • Swimming Carnivals
  • Wedding Parties
  • Family & Social Functions

You need to get an event license from Council to hold any event at Newcastle's Beaches or Ocean Baths (excluding small informal events).

Please contact the Aquatic Services Co-ordinator on 02 4974 5000 to obtain an Application Form to Stage an Event.

Sponsors

Council's lifeguard operations have been proudly supported by the following sponsors.

PrimeOricaNewcastle Permanent
2HD Newcastle 1143 AMNewcastle United Jets


 

water safety awareness education
Beach conditions

IN NEWCASTLE'S Primary Schools. NPBS Water Safety Education Program – conducted during May/ June and Water Safety Week in September. More.

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