Emergency services crews rushed to a fire at the southern end of Bombo Beach on Tuesday morning, extinguishing the blaze before it could spread to nearby properties.

The fire began in the scrub at the base of the cliff at Pheasant Point and spread upwards.

Fire crews were quickly on the scene after residents and early-morning walkers on the beach noticed the flames around 6.30am.

Smoke rises up the cliff face at Bombo. Photo: The Bugle

Several crews from Fire and Rescue NSW stations at Kiama and Shellharbour, as well as Jamberoo Rural Fire Service, descended on the area to put the fire out.

Due to the difficult access point, a water pump was set up at the bottom of the grass area with a hoseline spanning from the sand through a nearby residential property.

Fire and Rescue crews at work. Photo: Dylan Penrose

A Remotely Piloted Aircraft was used to gain an aerial visual of the area and gather thermal readings.

After two hours at the scene, representatives from the local Fire and Rescue were confident that the fire was out.

The NSW Rural Fire Service issued a statement to say "there is no immediate danger" and the fire is under control.

Members of the public have been urged to stay away from the area while the emergency services crews clear up the damage.

Updates on the area can be accessed via the Hazards Near Me app.