Do You Know Your Blue IQ? NOAA'S new beach safety campaign
SMARTER & SAFER ON ANY SHORE THIS SUMMER
NOAA is launching a new video series “Know Your Blue IQ,” aimed at boosting coastal safety ahead of the peak of the 2025 beach season.
Safe On Any Shore with Ocean Positive & NOAA Ocean Today
Knowing Is Not Enough
When you visit the beach you need to know about the hazards you may face. But staying aware and alert is what will keep you safe in the dynamic conditions on every beach.
Wave Safe: East Coast
Wave Safe: California
Wave Safe: Pacific Northwest
Wave Safe: American Samoa
Wave Safe: Hawaii
Take 10 - Protect Yourself to Save Others
Fast Facts
- Respect the ocean and the near shore environment. Most people, even experienced pool swimmers, can find most near shore conditions impossible to swim or navigate through. Winds over 10 or waves over 2' can make a 25 yard swim feel like 500.
- Make guarded beaches your first choice. Lifeguards are trained to help if you get in trouble. They are also the best source of information about beach conditions and hazards.
- Arrive at the beach well-informed about the local weather, surf, and tide forecasts for the beach you are visiting. Don’t assume you know the beach conditions just because you regularly visit a certain beach. Always stay alert to changing weather, waves, and tides.
- Protect yourself to save others so you don't become the second victim. When you see someone else in trouble, and before you act, stay calm and make a plan.
BLUE OCEAN PARTNERS
Information & Resources
Weather Ready Nation -Know How to Stay Safe
Be informed and prepared for the weather and water events you may encounter through NOAA's Weather Ready Nation program.
NOAA's Beach Hazards & Safety
Information on beach and coastal hazards for inland lakes and our oceans impacted by weather, waves, rip currents and more.
Tides - Know Before You Go
Local tidal information for coastal areas in the US and abroad.
Surfline - Every Ocean Athlete, Your Spot
Play, Training or Sport - For any ocean athletes hitting the water to know THAT favorite spot.
Wave Safe Locations - Protecting our communities & Oceans
Melbourne Beach, Florida
Known for its family-friendly charm, Melbourne & The Beaches are located in the Southern part of Florida’s Space Coast. Melbourne, also known as The Harbor City, offers a plethora of things to do for people of all ages. There is a world of true Florida appeal with beaches, nature and recreation, art and culture, upscale dining and boutique shopping awaiting you.
Melbourne offers activities for everyone in the family. Spend sunny days beachside or on the water by jet ski or boat. Sign up for surf lessons or take an adventurous ride on a guided nature kayak tour, easily allowing you to connect to wildlife and the environment. Get in touch with your artistic side and visit a local museum or theatre show and experience the culture of Melbourne, Florida first hand. Whether you’re planning a girls’ weekend, romantic getaway, or family vacation, this destination has a lot to offer.
Fort Pierce Inlet Florida State Park
The shores and coastal waters at this park provide an abundance of recreational opportunities.
The breathtakingly beautiful half-mile beach welcomes visitors for swimming, snorkeling, surfing and scuba diving. Beachcombing, picnicking or just relaxing on the sand are also popular activities.
Dynamite Point was once the training site for World War II Navy Frogmen but is now a haven for bird-watchers.
Along the south end of the park,
Corpus Christi / Nueces County, Texas
CORPUS CHRISTI & PADRE ISLAND BEACHES
Corpus Christi's beautiful beaches are the heart and soul of the Gulf Coast Capital. With so many beaches, ranging from calm waters to the best surfing destinations, plenty of opportunities await with something for everyone. Between the Gulf of Mexico and the Corpus Christi Bay, more than 100 miles of sandy shores provide a variety of options when it comes to choosing the right beach for your trip.
Dolphin Club of San Francisco
Bay Swimmers, Rowers and Protectors for over 100 years helping to keep residents and visitors safe on, in or near the bay and ocean.
