What time of day is best for beach?

Go early—or go late. late morning, ending with early lunch at the beach, or head there postnap for late-afternoon seaside bonding. The point is, avoid spending a huge chunk of time at the beach in the middle of the day, when UV rays are strongest.



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Daytime is the safest time for ocean swimming. Visibility is low in early morning hours and at dusk, and predatory animals in the water tend to move closer to shore at night. What to do during severe weather. If you see an approaching storm, it's best to get out of the water until the storm subsides.

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The best way to avoid sunburn is to stay off the beach between 10am and 4pm, which is when the sun is at a peak intensity—even if it's cloudy!

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Is 5pm a good time to go to the beach? The sun exposure depends on the time of day and year. Generally speaking, the sun is strongest between 10 am and 4 pm, when you can get the most tan and sunburn.

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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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The number one reason to get up early when you're beachside is the sunrise! Nothing can beat seeing the sun peek up over the horizon on the water. It makes you feel special, like you got a private show from Mother Nature.

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Make a list, and pack only the essentials.
  1. Sunscreen and bug spray.
  2. Waterproof/sand-proof beach blankets.
  3. Beach umbrella.
  4. Towels.
  5. Cooler filled with ice for lunch and drinks.
  6. Refillable water bottles.
  7. A change of clothes for each family member.
  8. Water shoes for walking in the hot sand and in the water.


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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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