Follow weather updates and plan accordingly.
Follow the instructions of lifeguards and other authorized personnel. Abide by official guidelines and signs posted on the beach, and enter the water only where permitted.
Avoid standing on jetties, wave breakers and other places with a chance of being hit by waves.
Avoid entering deep water in unsupervised areas due to the risk of rip currents.
Avoid swimming close to wave breakers due to the risk of rip currents.
During strong winds, be aware of the wind direction and act accordingly.
Drowning risk due to high waves.
Chance of injury from high waves e.g. due to rocks in the water.
Chance of being carried out to deep water by rip currents and whirlpools.
Chance of waves breaking and changing direction.
If very windy, chance of injury from objects being tossed around by strong winds
Chance of being carried out to sea during prevailing easterly winds in the Mediterranean Sea.