Welcome to
Pukehina Surf Rescue
We exist to prevent harm, injury and drowning on Pukehina Beach. We are here to protect our community any time of day. Call us on (07) 533 3934 if someone appears to be in trouble, someone is missing, or if you spot any hazards along Pukehina Beach.
Stay safe and remember to swim between the flags.
Patrol Hours
Voluntary Patrol
Saturday & Sundays 10:00am - 4.30pm
(until 25th Feb 2024)
Regional Patrol
Weekdays 10:00am - 6:00pm
19th Dec 2023 - 26th Jan 2024
Remember to always swim between the patrol flags.
In an emergency, dial 111.
Bay of Plenty & Coromandel Awards of Excellence 2022
AWARDED 2022
Andy McDowell
Service Award
AWARDED 2022
Pukehina Surf Rescue
BOP Sustainable Action of the Year
WINNER 2022
Nicole Baker
U19 Emerging Volunteer Lifeguard of the Year
WINNER 2022
Boyd Harris
BOP Volunteer Lifeguard of the Year
FINALISTS
Zoe Riv, Patrol Captain of the Year
Boyd Harris, Examiner of the Year
Luca Delmer, Regional Lifeguard of the Year
What's On
Keen to get involved?
Volunteer
Pukehina Surf Rescue is always interested in hearing from people wanting to volunteer. We welcome all enquiries. Get in touch »
Volunteer Lifeguard
Our volunteer lifeguards are committed to protecting our beach from injury, harm and drowning. We have four rostered patrol teams over summer. More info »
Junior Surf
Our Junior Surf programme for 4-13 year olds builds water confidence, surf safety awareness and technical abilities in the surf. More info »
Club House Build Project
The new build design will enable Pukehina Surf Rescue to better serve the growing number of visitors to Pukehina Beach.
Support from the local community and businesses is crucial to raise funds for the new build.
Our Community of Sponsors
Thank you. We couldn't do it without your support.
Our sponsors »