Guidance

Keeping safe at the coast: beach safety advice

Advice from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) about staying safe on the UK's beaches.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 1 May 2014

This publication was withdrawn on 1 May 2024

For up to date beach safety advice visit HM Coastguard’s beach safety page.

Documents

Beach safety advice

PDF, 192 KB, 3 pages

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Details

This guidance is for anyone interested in visiting the beach. It covers:

• finding a beach with a lifeguard
• safety flags
• tips for checking the weather and tides
• enjoying days out with children
• safety advice

Published 1 May 2014