Lifeguards will be on duty at Horseshoe Bay Beach on weekends this month only for the remainder of the year, the Department of Parks has advised.

A spokesman said the lifeguards will be on duty this Sunday, on November 23 and 24, and on November 30 at the popular beach.

He added: “The Department of Parks urges the public to exercise extreme caution when swimming at any beach especially where lifeguard services are not available.

“Swimmers should also consider swimmer ability and the current weather and water conditions before entering the ocean.

“Swimmers should look out for rip currents, should never swim alone, and ensure that children are closely monitored and always within arm’s reach of a supervising adult when in the ocean.”