Bethells Beach Surf Lifesaving Patrol is the volunteer surf lifesaving club for Bethells Beach, also called Te Henga, which has been providing life-saving services there since 1958. The beach is known for its black sand and rugged coastline, and the club describes it as one of New Zealand's most challenging and unpredictable beaches, with powerful surf, shifting rips and fast-changing conditions. The club's volunteer lifeguards train year-round, and the club says its crew is recognised among the country's best for rescue and search and rescue work.
The beach is patrolled by volunteer lifeguards on weekends and public holidays through summer, with paid lifeguards on weekdays during peak summer. Outside patrolled hours there are no lifeguards on the beach, and the club says anyone needing help should call 111 and ask for Police. The club also runs Junior Surf and rookie training, lifeguard qualifications and awards, and it is rebuilding Te Wharewaka clubrooms. Donations and sponsorship are accepted through the club's website.