This means that conditions are present to support a heightened risk of unsuspecting beach goers being swept into the sea by a wave. People walking along the beach should never turn their back to the sea.
Recommendations if going to the beach:
- Never turn your back to the ocean. Always keep your eyes on the ocean.
- Stay away from and out of the water during swell events.
- Stay further back from the water's edge and off rocks and jetties.
- If an area is wet, assume that another wave will reach that location again.
- Do not attempt to rescue pets that have been swept into the sea, most pets will make it out of the water on their own.
