Dramatic turnaround ... Surf life saver Andrew Edmunds said far south coast lifesavers made it through the 2012-13 season without any deaths. Photo: Lannon Harley

Volunteer surf lifesavers have ended their season without a single death recorded on Far South Coast Beaches.

Increased patrols and regular checks of dangerous swimming spots saw a dramatic turnaround on the 2011-2012 season when eight people died swimming in the region.

After the close of the season on Sunday, Surf Life Saving director Andrew Edmunds said the efforts of volunteers had saved lives during the summer months.

"This achievement is incredibly rare and I am very proud of the work our members have accomplished, he said.

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"We've been doing more patrols, and proactively checking on known black spots that aren't usually patrolled to improve response times to emergencies."

Far South Coast volunteers performed 141 rescues and recorded more than 1100 preventative actions, including helping swimmers, rock fishermen and users of boats and jet skis.

Surf conditions closed 38 beach since the season began in September, and surf lifesavers treated about 300 people with first aid.

"It's remarkable there were no lives lost, with some close calls including resuscitations and spinal injuries in our area, Mr Edmunds said.

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South coast beaches fatality free in 'dramatic turnaround'