Be Safe at the Beach
BEACH SAFETY TIPS:
• Know how to swim.
• Never swim alone.
• Do not dive head first
into the surf.
If in doubt,
don't go out!
If caught in a rip current, do not swim against it.
Instead swim parallel to the beach until free of the
current, then head for shore.
Be wary of backwash. Even normal waves can
create a dangerous rush of water that can knock
you off your feet and pull you out into the ocean.
Always keep an eye on the surf. Large waves can
break and rush much further up the beach than
other waves, knocking you down and pulling you
into deeper water.
Large surf, cold water temperatures, backwash,
sudden drop-offs, pounding shorebreak, and
dangerous rip currents can turn what seem like
safe activities–such as playing near the surf line,
wading, or climbing on rock outcroppings–deadly.
If you see someone in trouble, call 9-1-1.
Remember, many people drown while trying to save someone else.
