A WOMAN who was rescued from the surf at Salt Beach two weeks ago has thanked the lifeguards and paramedics who helped her.

On Sunday, March 29, Anne Taylor was swimming outside the patrolled area prior to attending a conference, before getting into trouble in the water.

A statement of thanks on behalf of Ms Taylor's family was presented to emergency services before she returned to Sydney last week.

"The doctors at Tweed Hospital said that without their prompt care and attention we would not be in this miraculous position today," the statement read.

"Anne had numerous visits from police, surf rescue and paramedics who are visiting in their own time to check on Anne's condition.

"Anne is only now realising the extent the services went to, to give her the best possible chance of recovery."

Since the incident, lifeguards have reiterated the importance of swimming at patrolled beaches.

When she was brought to shore, Ms Taylor was in cardiac arrest.

When the development of Salt Village was approved, one requirement was that the Ray Group would provide year-round lifeguard patrols for 10 years.

With that period expiring this month, Tom Ray has called for the Tweed Shire Council to fund the patrols.

"Salt Beach is not like other Tweed Coast beaches, because it lies directly in front of Peppers, Mantra and Bale Salt, which are three major holiday resorts housing close to 650 hotel rooms," Mr Ray said.

"We have tourists coming into these resorts from all over the country and overseas. Many are not aware or experienced enough to keep themselves safe in the surf.

"If daily patrol services are not provided I fear that another incident is highly likely, and this time the person may not be lucky enough to recover."

Mr Ray said the council was considering having the beach patrolled on weekends and peak periods, but said this would neglect the fact that the resorts "operate with good occupancy throughout all seasons".

The council's GM Troy Green has said it was "unlikely" year-round patrols would remain on the beach.