Waihi Beach Surf Lifesaving Club

24/06/2026

Congrats to Bodhi, Cora, Jess & Kees on selection to Eastern Region Junior Guard School next month. And a very special mention to Blake for stepping up as a mentor 👏

24/06/2026

Whether you are brave enough to plunge or wise enough to stay dry, bring your best costume energy and be part of a classic winter’s day at Waihī Beach!

23/06/2026

23/06/2026

What a weekend! Last Saturday, 54 wāhine from across the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty joined us for Wahine on Water, a development day run by Eastern Region SLSNZ giving girls a supportive, women-led space to build their IRB skills.

Our Waihī crew then turned it into a full Wahine Weekend: a sunset run up the coast, fish and chips, a club sleepover, and waffles and Pilates the next morning. Not a bad way to spend the weekend.

A huge thank you to SLSNZ | Eastern Region for a brilliant event, our water safety team for holding it down on the water, and Hiria for feeding everyone and leaving the club spotless. 🙌

Watch the beach this Summer - our young wāhine lifeguards are raring to nail their Crew and IRB Driver modules!

[Photo credits to Christian Richardson and the 'girls and their GoPro']

23/06/2026

Date for your diary! Entries are now open for the Cam to Ham. It will be held on the 13th September 2026. Head to their website for more information and start training...

18/06/2026

Seen these on the beach? Learn what Public Rescue Equipment (PRE)is, where to find it, and how to use it safely. Come along to our community education session this Sunday 21 June, from 2.00pm to approximately 3.30pm.

Includes an educational session on rips, hazards, and what to do in an emergency, followed by a short surf safety briefing for strong swimmers who want to participate in a practical session. Those wishing to take part in the practical session should bring wetsuits.

17/06/2026

A very special congratulations to our Eastern Region Service Award recipients. These awards recognise years of dedication, service, leadership and quiet mahi behind the scenes. Our club is built on people like these who give their time, skills and heart to surf lifesaving, our members, and the wider Waihī Beach community.

Congratulations to Rian Butler, Aron May, Madeleine Schnackenberg, Natalie Lloyd and Christiaan Maarhuis. We’re incredibly proud to see your contribution recognised at a regional level.

The awards will be presented at the BoP & Coromandel Awards of excellence Night on 25th July.

16/06/2026

Dress up, head to the beach, briefly question your life choices, then charge into the water with a crowd of equally committed locals. Waihi Beach Polar Plunge is back!

16/06/2026

🌊 Volunteers Needed – Wahine on Water this Saturday 🌊

We're looking for a few extra hands to help make this year's Wahine on Water event a success!

We need assistance with:
✅ Arena set up (6.30am–8.30am)
✅ Traffic Co-ordination (7.30am-8.30am)
✅ Event logistics throughout the day
✅ Photographer
✅ BBQ Lunch and morning tea set up
✅ Pack down/tidy up (2.30pm-4.00pm)

Whether you can help for a couple of hours or the whole day (finish around 3.00pm), we'd love to hear from you. It's a great way to support an awesome event and our wahine in surf lifesaving.

If you're available, please either text Hiria on 0274363638 or email [email protected].