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Do people swim in NYC beaches?

During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily from 10 AM to 6 PM. You are allowed to swim only when lifeguards are on duty. When they are not on duty, you can still sit, stroll, or jog on beaches.



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Fishing is permitted all year on the pier. Other activities include swimming, and surfing. The north end of the beach, referred to as El Porto, is an extremely popular surf spot where you can even take lessons.

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The Gulf Coast topped the charts with 84% of its beaches experiencing unsafe contamination at least once, while Alaska and Hawaii fared better with only 24% of their beaches affected. Credit: Environment America.

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