What should I watch out for at the beach?

Surf/Rip Resources A trip to the beach should be fun. Unfortunately, many people are injured or killed along our nation's beaches by hazards such as dangerous currents, tsunamis, heat and lightning. The National Weather Service can help ensure you leave the beach with good memories.



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Another potential source of illness includes some types of cyanobacteria that form algal “blooms” (discolored water) and the toxins they produce. When people are exposed to cyanotoxins, they may have hay fever-like symptoms, skin rashes, sore throat, cough, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or even kidney or liver damage.

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Rip Currents They are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore that quickly pull swimmers out to sea. Rip currents typically extend from the shoreline, through the surf zone, and past the line of breaking waves. The best way to stay safe is to recognize the danger of rip currents.

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Read the beach safety signs at the entrance to the beach. Once on the beach, look for beach warning flags, often posted on or near a lifeguard's stand. A green flag means water conditions are safe and other colors mean conditions are not safe. These flags are there to protect you.

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A trip to the beach should be fun. Unfortunately, many people are injured or killed along our nation's beaches by hazards such as dangerous currents, tsunamis, heat and lightning. The National Weather Service can help ensure you leave the beach with good memories.

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Drowning is the number one cause of death on private and public beaches, water parks, jet skis, and other watercraft.

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Another potential source of illness includes some types of cyanobacteria that form algal “blooms” (discolored water) and the toxins they produce. When people are exposed to cyanotoxins, they may have hay fever-like symptoms, skin rashes, sore throat, cough, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or even kidney or liver damage.

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13 Things You Should Never Do at the Beach
  • Play Music Out Loud.
  • Play Tackle Football.
  • Leave Your Phone Out.
  • Feed the Seagulls.
  • Shake Your Towel Near Others.
  • Forget Water.
  • Keep Your Dog in the Sun.
  • Smoke.


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Here are my top 15 ideas on what you should bring on a beach trip.
  • Sand toys.
  • Picnic blanket and beach towels.
  • Beach umbrella.
  • Camp chair or beach chair for mom.
  • Flip-flops for all.
  • Beach lunch and snacks.
  • Change of clothes + sun hats.
  • Travel size baby powder + rag (for sand removal)


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July is when disease outbreaks most likely to occur in lakes and oceans.

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Beach advisories and beach closures occur when water testing reveals the presence of one or more contaminants that exceed healthy standards. During a beach closure, water conditions are deemed unsafe for swimmers and other users.

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A narrow gap of darker, seemingly calmer water flanked by areas of breaking waves and whitewater. A channel of churning/choppy water that is distinct from surrounding water. A difference in water color, such as an area of muddy-appearing water (which occurs from sediment and sand being carried away from the beach).

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