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
Saturday & Sunday: 10.00am - 4:00pm
(until 24th Feb 2024)
Regional Patrol
Weekdays 10:00am - 5:00pm
25th Dec 2023 - 19th Jan 2024
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