Welcome to Riversdale Beach Surf Lifesaving Club
Welcome to the Riversdale Beach Surf Lifesaving Club (RBSLSC). Since 1955 the RBSLSC has protected the lives of the community proudly patrolling one of the most popular Wairarapa beaches.
We are looking forward to a busy and sun-filled summer. We have been busy preparing our lifeguards for the season and have an action packed few months ahead. You’ll find all the details on our website.


Patrol Hours 2023/23
We will have a combination of regional and volunteer lifeguards keeping the public safe in the water during the 2023/24 summer.
Details of patrolling days and hours will be posted late September.
North end patrol
- December
- Saturdays – 12pm to 5pm
- Sundays – 10am to 3pm
- 25 December – 1pm to 5pm
- 26 December to 28 January – 9.30am to 5.30pm
- February
- Saturdays – 12pm to 5pm
- Sundays – 10am to 3pm
South end patrol
- 26 December to 15 January
- 9.30am – 5.30pm
Nippers Programme

RBSLSC offers a unique beach education programme for children aged 5 years to 14 years. Children of all abilities are welcome. Visit our Nippers page to find out more abut the nipper programme for the 2023/2024 summer.