Birubi Point Surf Lifesaving club is a small but prominent club located just north of Newcastle at Anna Bay, Port Stephens. The club has been around since 1995 and became an established club in 1998. Birubi Point is the youngest and smallest club in the Hunter Branch. The club was founded in the mid 90's by a group of concerned residents who decided to help protect people on one of the most dangerous beaches in the Port. Two of the early pioneers were Peter and Shirley Broadfoot who now remain life members of the club. Sadly, Peter Broadfoot is now dead but his memory and dedication to surf lifesvaing will not be forgotten.

The original crew of Birubi Point saw out full day patrols and trained hard with Dixon Park Surf Club to gain the necessary skills to keep the beach safe. At that time they operated out of shelters on the beach and the famous yellow truck 4WD that was their clubhouse/medical room/canteen (See archive picture - Thanks to Les Lauer).

As the numbers of Birubi Point surf club grew, it was recognised as one of the hardest working clubs around and eventually the hard work paid off. In 1998 the club was able to establish itself as one of icons of Birubi beach with a clubhouse that had been sought after for many years. With the construction of the club, numbers of members climbed dramatically and as a result more funding and equipment was the just reward for our members efforts.

Since that time, each year has seen record numbers in memberships, both in patrolling and nippers. The club has been constantly improved and equipment upgraded by the hard work of the members; this continues as the Committee and the generosity of local businesses, the support from Port Stephens Council, State and Federal Governments.

The future looks bright at the club, where we are now looking at establishing rowing teams, a club house extension (upstairs) to provide training, community and much needed social facilities.

We hope to grow in the future and continue to keep Birubi Point safe so if you can help out with patrols or other activities, feel free to contact us with the details provided.

The 2006-2007 season saw the largest number of active members in the history of the club, with over 100 patrolling members.