We all love going to the beach at any time of the year as long as the weather conditions allow it. What comes with the beach is, of course, swimming in the ocean and playing around in the waves. For some, this is the hard part of a beach excursion, and when it comes to safety, a lot of people are not ready to accept the challenge and head into the water. Instead of being scared and staying out in the sun all day, learn how to protect yourself by knowing the best time to swim safely in the ocean.
Of course, the first thing you should do before you get your feet wet is to learn how to swim. Always swim on beaches where you know there is a lifeguard that can jump into the water and save you if something unexpected happens. Follow and respect all the instructions from the lifeguards and swim only in the designated area. Be aware that if you move further down the beach where there’s no form of security, you are risking your life. Before going into the water check the weather conditions, never swim alone, and don’t even think to swim in the ocean when you’re drunk! Also, if your swimming skills are not too good, don’t go far, and make sure you have enough energy to swim back to the shore.
Any large area of water can form rip currents, no matter how far from the shore. Therefore, again, swim only on beaches where there are lifeguards. If you ever get caught in a rip current, remember the following tips:
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