About Us

Club Overview

Located at the mouth of the Kaituna river at Maketu - we are a small community based club. 

  • 2023/24 Eastern Region Awards of Excellence - BOP Patrol Club of the Year
  • 2022/23 Eastern Region Awards of Excellence - BOP Patrol Club of the Year
  • 2021/22 Eastern Region Awards of Excellence - BOP Patrol Club of the Year
  • 2021/22 Eastern Region Awards of Excellence - Overall BOP Club of the Year
  • 2016 Bay of Plenty / Coromandel Awards of Excellence - BOP Patrol Club of the Year 

Patrol Hours

Maketu beach will be patrolled by Surf Lifeguards every Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday from 16th December till 31st January. Times will vary. Week day patrols start from 25 December 2023 until 5 January 2024