We all love the beach, and Adelaide certainly has some of the best beaches in the world. While enjoying the beach though, it’s important to stay safe, and look after yourself and your loved ones.

Here’s a few simple tips from Surf Life Saving SA, to help enjoy the water safely;

• Visit a patrolled beach with Surf Life Savers present
  • In the Western Alliance Council Areas, patrolled beaches are located at Seacliff, Brighton, Somerton, Glenelg, West Beach, Henley, Grange, Semaphore and North Haven – there’s so there’s plenty to choose from!)
  • Lifesavers patrol beaches from October to April, on weekends and public holidays. Lifeguard services also operate on weekdays across summer at Glenelg.
• Swim between the Red & Yellow flagsNever swim alone, or at night
• Supervise children in and around the water
• Don’t mix swimming and alcohol or drugs
• Learn how to identify rips and avoid them
• If you see someone in danger in the water, alert emergency services or others first, call for help, and try and throw them something that floats, or take a floatation device with you if you attempt to rescue them. Don’t become another statistic yourself.
• Make yourself aware of dangers at the location you’re visiting
• Know your limits
• Stay sunsafe
• Avoid using pool toys at the beach
• Wear a lifejacket when fishing on rocks, from the boat or in dangerous conditions on the beach
• Listen to the advice of lifesavers on the beach, and if you have any questions, just ask them!

To learn more, or to find more information about beaches near you, visit the BeachSafe website or download the app, it’s got the latest info on beaches all over Australia, with more great water safety tips, so you can enjoy the beach.

If English is your second language, or you’re new to Australia, we’ve also produced some educational videos in a range of languages to help you be safe at the beach. Check them our beach safety video series here