The Alley is the local name given to the permanent rip current located at the southern end of North Cronulla Beach.

The North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club [2] was established by a group of local residents who were concerned about the safety of visitors to the beach.

Wave action forced club members to move the clubhouse from the beach into Dunningham Park in 1932.

The Army’s beach fortifications during World War II affected the seawall foundations and the clubhouse had to be demolished after heavy seas in 1946.

After a period of stormy weather eroded the beachfront posing threat to the properties and infrastructure, sea walls were constructed on either side of North Cronulla beach in 1974.