Surf Lifesaving Clubs in New Zealand
Protecting beaches and building community through surf lifesaving
Surf lifesaving clubs in New Zealand play a vital role in keeping beaches safe while fostering fitness, skills, and teamwork. These clubs welcome people of all ages, from young 'nippers' to experienced lifeguards.
Featured Surf Lifesaving Clubs
Worser Bay Lifesaving Club
π Seatoun, Wellington, Wellington
Join Worser Bay Lifesaving Club in Wellington for water safety, surf lifesaving training, and family fun. Learn to be a lifeguard and enjoy beach events!
Rarangi Surf Lifesaving Club
π Rarangi, Marlborough
Join Rarangi Surf Lifesaving Club in Marlborough for beach safety and fun! Volunteer lifeguards, Junior Surf programs, and community roles await.
Nelson Surf Life Saving Club
π Stepneyville, Nelson, Nelson
Nelson Surf Life Saving Club in Nelson offers beach patrols at Tahanunui, search and rescue in Tasman Bay, and training for all ages. Join our lifesaving team!
Riversdale Beach Surf Lifesaving Club
π Riversdale Beach, Wellington
Join Riversdale Beach Surf Lifesaving Club in Wellington for lifeguard training and Surf Sports. Patrol from Labour Weekend to Easter. Become a surf lifeguard today!
What is a Surf Lifesaving Club?
A surf lifesaving club trains and organises volunteer lifeguards who patrol beaches, assist in rescues, and provide first aid. Clubs also offer competitive surf sports and fitness training.
Members often participate in beach patrols, competitions, and community events.
Find Surf Lifesaving Clubs Near You
Clubs in View (8)
Worser Bay Lifesaving Club
π Seatoun, Wellington, Wellington
Join Worser Bay Lifesaving Club in Wellington for water safety, surf lifesaving training, and family fun. Learn to be a lifeguard and enjoy beach events!
Rarangi Surf Lifesaving Club
π Rarangi, Marlborough
Join Rarangi Surf Lifesaving Club in Marlborough for beach safety and fun! Volunteer lifeguards, Junior Surf programs, and community roles await.
Nelson Surf Life Saving Club
π Stepneyville, Nelson, Nelson
Nelson Surf Life Saving Club in Nelson offers beach patrols at Tahanunui, search and rescue in Tasman Bay, and training for all ages. Join our lifesaving team!
Riversdale Beach Surf Lifesaving Club
π Riversdale Beach, Wellington
Join Riversdale Beach Surf Lifesaving Club in Wellington for lifeguard training and Surf Sports. Patrol from Labour Weekend to Easter. Become a surf lifeguard today!
Waipu Cove Surf Lifesaving Club
π Waipu, Northland
Waipu Cove Surf Lifesaving Club patrols Waipu Cove beaches in Northland, promoting water safety through dedicated surf lifesaving services. Join our community-service efforts for secure coastal fun.
Oreti Surf Life Saving Club
π Oreti Beach, Southland
Oreti Surf Life Saving Club in Southland offers volunteer lifeguard patrols at Oreti Beach, nipper programmes for kids 7-13, and sport pathways. Join the southernmost surf lifesaving club for safe summer fun.
St Clair Lifesaving Club
π Saint Clair, Dunedin, Otago
Discover St Clair Lifesaving Club in Dunedin, Otago: surf lifesaving patrols, awareness training, survival skills for ages 7+, and social events at St Clair Beach. Stay safe while enjoying the surf.
Ruakaka Surf Lifesaving Patrol
π RuakΔkΔ, Northland
Ruakaka Surf Lifesaving Patrol in Northland promotes water safety with beach patrols, junior training sessions, and competitions. Join Sundays 10:30am-noon from Labour Weekend to Easter for fun, skill-building surf lifesaving activities.
Benefits of Joining Surf Lifesaving Clubs
Joining a surf lifesaving club builds swimming ability, surf safety knowledge, and fitness. Members gain lifesaving skills, teamwork experience, and a strong sense of purpose.
Itβs also highly social, with events and friendships forming around a shared commitment to beach safety.
Surf Lifesaving in New Zealand
Surf lifesaving has a long history in New Zealand, with clubs established along both coasts. They are an integral part of local communities, protecting beachgoers while developing skills and camaraderie among members.