High Risk Marine Stinger Season (November – May)

Swim between the Red & Yellow flags & in the nets
Always wear a stinger suit
Talk to a lifesaver/lifeguard
Keep kids within arms reach

June – October

Swim between the Red & Yellow flags
Talk to a lifesaver/lifeguard
Keep kids within arms reach

Beach Reports

ALSQ: Australian Lifeguard Service Queensland
SLSC: Surf Life Saving Club

The Beaches and Oceans of Tropical Queensland are an important part of the natural attractions of the region. During the warmer months (November – May) Marine Stingers may be present in tropical waters, but by taking a few simple precautions you can minimise risk associated with the potentially dangerous jellyfish (marine stingers).

Swim at patrolled beaches and between the red and yellow flags. Look for, and observe, warning signs. Where provided, swim in marine stinger enclosures (November – May), wear protective clothing (full body lycra suits) and do not swim where and when beaches are closed. The beaches listed below have marine stinger enclosures.

 

Beach

Status

Lifeguard/Info

Port Douglas
(Four Mile Beach)

 

9am – 5pm May to November
8am – 5pm November to May

Ellis Beach

 

Weekends/Public Holidays and School Holidays
9am – 5pm. 

Palm Cove

 

7 days a week 9am – 5pm.

 

Clifton Beach

 November to May Weekends/Public Holidays and School Holidays
9am – 5pm

 

Kewarra Beach

 

November to May Weekends/Public Holidays and School Holidays
9am – 5pm

 

Trinity Beach

 

7 days a week 9am – 5pm

Yorkeys Knob

 

November to May 7 Days a week 9am – 5pm
June to October Weekends/Public Holidays and School Holidays 9am – 5pm

 

Holloways Beach

 

November to May Weekends/Public Holidays and School Holidays
9am – 5pm

Cairns Lagoon

 

7 Days a week
Thursday to Tuesday 6am – 9pm
Wednesday 12pm – 9pm

Bramston Beach

 

No lifeguard service

Etty Bay

April to November Sundays and Public Holidays 9am – 5pm
Easter/Christmas School Holidays 9am – 5pm

Kurrimine Beach

No lifeguard service

North Mission Beach

 

Easter/Christmas School Holidays 9am – 5pm

South Mission Beach

 

April to November Sundays and Public Holidays 9am – 5pm
Easter/Christmas School Holidays 9am – 5pm

First Aid for Tropical Marine Stings

  1. Treat the sting- Pour Vinegar onto Sting
  2. Call for Help – Lifesaver/Lifeguard or dial 000 for Ambulance
  3. Emergency Care – DRSABCD
  4. Seek medical aid Hospital/Ambulance

WARNING: SYMPTOMS FOR IRUKANDJI STINGS MAY TAKE 20 – 40 MINUTES TO DEVELOP. IF IN DOUBT, FOLLOW THE FIRST AID PRIORITIES AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.