Here to prevent 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.
Pukehina Surf Rescue exists to protect beachgoers from harm.
Patrol Hours
Voluntary Patrol
Sunday only patrols: 10am - 2pm
(17 and 24 Nov 2024 and 1 Dec 2024)
Saturday and Sunday patrols: 10am - 4pm
(7 Dec 2024 - 13 Feb 2025)
Regional Patrol
Weekdays: 10am - 5pm
23 Dec 2024 - 12 Jan 2025
Pukehina East (Poutuia Park):
Weekdays: 11am - 3pm
21 Dec 2024 - 12 Jan 2025
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.
Contact Pukehina Surf Rescue on
(07) 533 3934
Pukehina Surf Rescue
Pukehina Parade
RD 9
Te Puke 3189
Contact
admin@pukehinasurfrescue.co.nz
(07) 533 3934
Postal:
Pukehina Surf Rescue
PO Box 82
Te Puke 3153