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The Gold Coast is truly blessed. Winter days are warm and summer can be scorchingly hot. Kilometers of clean white sand and inviting surf makes Gold Coast beaches our greatest asset. Below are a few tips you should become familiar with to make your day at the beach both fun and safe.

Surfers, from novice to professional, come from all over the world to experience the adrenaline rush of surfing Gold Coast waves. Gold Coast's famous clean beaches and top surf is a major attraction.

Water Safety

1.	Always swim at beaches patrolled by lifeguards.
2.	Always swim between the red and yellow flags.
3.	Always obey all warning signs displayed on the beach.
4.	Do not swim where there are no safety flags in position.
5.	Do not swim if you are unsure of the beach conditions.
6.	Do not swim alone or directly after a meal.
7.	Do not swim if under the influence of alcohol.
8.	Do not panic if caught in a rip, stay calm raise one arm, wait for help.
9.	Do not struggle against a rip, swim diagonally across it.
10.	Do not swim when the beach is closed.

Slip, Slop, Slap

Too much exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer. Make sure that whenever you intend to spend an extended time in the sun you take precautions. It is advisable to avoid direct exposure to the sun during 11am and 2pm - the hottest hours of the day.

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