Here to Protect Injury, Harm and Drowning on Pukehina Beach
Pukehina Beach is a popular beach that attracts swimmers, surfers and fishermen from throughout the local Bay of Plenty area, and visitors to the area. First and foremost, Pukehina Surf Rescue exists to protect beachgoers from harm.
Patrol Hours
Voluntary Patrol
Sundays 10am - 4:30pm
15th Nov 2020 - 29th Nov 2020
Weekends 10am - 4.30pm Saturday 5th Dec 2020 - Sunday 28th Feb 2021
Regional Patrol
Weekdays 10am - 6:00pm
28th Dec 2020 - 29th Jan 2021
Remember to always swim between the patrol flags.
In an emergency, dial 111.
When to contact a Lifeguard
You should contact a Lifeguard when:
- Someone appears to be struggling in the water
- Someone is missing on the beach / in the water
- There is a potential hazard on the beach (e.g. glass)
- A shark is spotted
We can retrieve stuck kontikis along Pukehina Beach. To do this for you, we ask for a $100 donation towards our equipment.