Should you go in the ocean when its raining?

Do not swim in the ocean during or immediately following rainfall. To further reduce risk of illness, wait at least 12 hours after a heavy rain to resume swimming. It is safe to wade in at any time (except during a thunderstorm!). Heavy rain can wash bacteria and possibly harmful pathogens into the surf.



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Swimming near jetties and inlets can be extremely dangerous and often result in the loss of life to swimmers who encounter intense currents, large waves, and rapid changes to the ocean bottom depth. Tide changes can trap unsuspecting people on sand bars. Additionally, sharp rocks and objects are typical along jetties.

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Unless there is a frontal passage or squall line blowing through, early to midmorning tends to be calmer than later in the day. The winds tend to die down overnight, and since winds generate waves, the waves tend to lay down.

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