The Blue Pool (Bermagui)

Moderate risk: Heavy seas / large swell

During rough weather, powerful waves can wash over the pool walls. The pool wall was damaged in heavy seas in 2016 and later repaired. Avoid swimming during big swell.

Moderate risk: No lifeguards on duty

The Blue Pool is unpatrolled — no lifeguards are present. Swim at your own risk.

Moderate risk: Surging waves at high tide

At high tide, waves surge over the pool wall, creating strong turbulent conditions for inexperienced swimmers.

Moderate risk: No lifeguard on duty

There are no lifeguards stationed at this pool; swimmers swim at their own risk.

Moderate risk: Heavy Seas / Swell Overtopping

During high tides and rough seas, waves can wash over the pool walls making conditions dangerous. In 2016 part of the pool wall washed away in heavy seas.

Low risk: Summer algal blooms

In warmer summers, mats of algae can develop quickly, making the pool temporarily unsuitable for swimming until flushed by big seas or removed by council.

Low risk: Strong wind chop

When the wind picks up, constant spray off wavelets can make swimming uncomfortable and reduce visibility without goggles.

Low risk: Slippery rocks

The pool edges and surrounding rocky platforms can be very slippery, especially when wet.

Low risk: Slippery rock surfaces

The steps and rocks surrounding the pool can be very slippery, especially when wet.

Low risk: Crowded during peak season

Summer school holidays and hot days draw large crowds, making the pool very busy by mid-morning.

Low risk: No wheelchair or pram access

Access requires descending a steep staircase; not suitable for wheelchairs or prams.

Low risk: Steep stair access

Access requires descending two flights of steep stairs from the carpark, which can be challenging in wet conditions.

Low risk: Wind Hazard

Strong winds can blow a gale at the cliffside location, causing constant spray off wavelets and making swimming uncomfortable without goggles.

Low risk: Algal Blooms

In warmer summers, mats of algae can develop quickly, temporarily closing the pool until council removes it or big seas flush it out.

Low risk: No Lifeguards

No lifeguards or supervision on duty — swim at your own risk.