Port Stephens Surf Rescue

Surf Lifesaving Support Operations - Supporting coastal emergency services and the community in the Port Stephens region of NSW

[Port Stephens Surf Rescue @PortSurfRescue]

@MarineCommand Water Police have located the distress beacon on a boat offshore #Tomaree. It had been activated accidentally. Rescue teams and @WRHS_official standing down.

[Port Stephens Surf Rescue @PortSurfRescue]

#SEARCH: Our teams and surf lifesavers from local clubs have joined Water Police for an activated distress beacon somewhere off Tomaree Headland.

[SharkSmart @NSWSharkSmart]

NSW DPI advise of a reported shark bite at Yarrawonga Park, Lake Macquarie involving a male swimmer. Swimmer taken to hospital.

[Port Stephens Surf Rescue @PortSurfRescue]

#RESCUE: As he headed back to our base, our Rescue Jet Ski has located a male floating in the middle of Port Stephens after his own jet ski sank. He has been rescued and @MarineCommand have been advised. That’s 5 rescues today! @PortExaminer #busyday #rescue #supportoperations

[Port Stephens Surf Rescue @PortSurfRescue]

#RESCUE: Our rescue jet ski has rescued two international visitors who got themselves in trouble at #Fingal Spit. This makes at least eight people rescued there today.

[Port Stephens Surf Rescue @PortSurfRescue]

#RESCUE: Our rescue Jet Ski and Fingal Beach SLSC have rescued a gent who became injured after he came off his canoe on rocks.

[Surf Life Saving NSW @slsnsw]

#BEALIFESAVER // From our beaches to the outback, thousands of us are here to help and protect you. Be a life saver by wearing your mask, sanitising and physical distancing to help stop the spread of COVID-19. #covid19 #covidsafe

[Port Stephens Surf Rescue @PortSurfRescue]

FINAL: Search has been conducted by SLS Duty Officer with @nswpolice. No person located and numerous members of the public did not see anything. Further enquiries being conducted. Emergency services standing down.

[Port Stephens Surf Rescue @PortSurfRescue]

#RESCUE: Surf lifesavers and @nswpolice heading to Fly Point, Nelson Bay. Reports of a person in distress in the water. More to come.

[Port Stephens Surf Rescue @PortSurfRescue]

It’s wild, wet & windy...and our coastal zone will become more dangerous over the next 24 hours. Beaches will dangerous for swimming, surfing; rock fishing should be avoided at all costs.

Our Emergency Response Team is on standby to support the @NSWSES and our local community.

[Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales @BOM_NSW]

Heavy #rain is continuing to lead to flash #flooding in a number of areas, including around #Newcastle and #Sydney. People are being urged to take extra care especially if driving in the current conditions.
@NSWSES @nswpolice

[Port Stephens Surf Rescue @PortSurfRescue]

#SEARCH: Duty Officers and the Fingal Beach #SLSC Emergency Response team were called out this afternoon after reports were received that a person crossing #Fingal Spit might be in distress due to the conditions. Investigations confirmed the man crossed safely; crews stood down.

[Port Stephens Surf Rescue @PortSurfRescue]

We joined @CHCHelicopter from the nearby Williamtown RAAF base with some water rescue training today.

[Port Stephens Surf Rescue @PortSurfRescue]

Our Duty Officers and Fingal Beach SLSC have been supporting @nswpolice with this search today. Hopefully we’ll find the gent soon.

[Port Stephens Surf Rescue @PortSurfRescue]

UPDATE: Two males rescued by Fingal Beach Surf lifesavers and @PSCouncil lifeguard. One male treated for hypothermia, transported by @NSWAmbulance to hospital. One male absconded and @nswpolice looking for him. @newcastleherald #bigsurf #stayhome

[Port Stephens Surf Rescue @PortSurfRescue]

#RESCUE: Emergency services heading to #Fingal Beach. Reports of person/a in distress near Fingal Spit.

[Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales @BOM_NSW]

A monster southerly swell up to 4 to 5 metres and strong winds are moving up the coast today, impacting #Sydney, #CentralCoast and #Newcastle beaches. While tempting to get a look, keep clear rock ledges and check your skill level before entering the water.

[Port Stephens Surf Rescue @PortSurfRescue]

#RESCUE: @nswpolice and our Emergency Response Team have been sent to Shoal Bay following reports that a female has fallen from a boat. Police have rescued the person and she is okay. @slsnsw @PortExaminer

[Port Stephens Surf Rescue @PortSurfRescue]

#RESCUE: @nswpolice and our callout team were tasked to Fly Point at Nelson Bay...reports of a diver in distress. Investigations confirm it was a buoy that had been dislodged in the rough seas. Ocean conditions are dangerous today...stay safe. @slsnsw @PortExaminer

[Port Stephens Surf Rescue @PortSurfRescue]

Might as well kick off our Twitter life with this Tweet from one of our team!

[Stephen Leahy @stephenjleahy]

Big swell hitting the Port Stephens coastline today. Beaches are pretty deserted except for a few surfers and families getting in some exercise. We even got the chance to help out in our neighbour’s Easter egg hunt! Happy Easter...and stay safe! #supportoperations #mysurflife