There are many potential hazards while at the beach here are the most common you will come across that you should be aware of.

• Falling Rocks/Unstable Cliffs
•  Deep shelving beach
•  Large breaking waves
•  Strong currents
•  Strong winds
• Surfers
•  Tidal cut-off

• After low tide, keep an eye on incoming tide to ensure you don’t get cut off.
• Wherever possible, swim at a lifeguarded beach.
• Never swim alone.
• Do not use inflatables when windy or wind is blowing offshore. On some beaches there will be an orange windsock which indicates offshore winds.
• If you see someone in difficulty, don’t attempt a rescue. Tell a lifeguard, or, if you can’t see a lifeguard, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.
• Do not dig deep holes in sand or dig tunnels in sand. They might collapse.
• Be aware of the seagulls if you’re outside with food.
• Take your rubbish home, don’t try and cram more stuff into an already overflowing beach bin.
• There are occasional reports of substances such as palm oil being washed up on beaches. Some substances are poisonous to dogs.
• If you do find something on the beach, you have to log the item with the government’s Receiver of Wreck. Then, if nobody comes forward to claim the object after a year, you can keep it.