Surf Safety
by admin on Jul.13, 2009, under Family
Because of the energetic wave climate along the coast and prevalence of rips on most beaches water safety has long been a concern. This chapter is designed to help people understand the processes behind how the hazards from and how to cope with them. Waves are often the most loved aspect of the beach. “Good waves” can enable you to swim, surf and have fun in the beach.
But waves can also be extremely dangerous for both children and adults. Waves are important because they are a good indication of what is happening at the beach. Teach your self and your children to recognise the types of waves there are and how to swim with them or when to avoid them, in order to keep safe.
Waves are formed by the wind blowing over the sea. The size of the wave increases as wind strength, duration of wind blowing and distance over which wind blow increases. Wave generally breed in sets, with a lull period between successive sets reaching the beach.
There are generally three types of waves: plunging, spilling and surging.
