Whether heading to the beach on holiday or escaping the heatwave at home, a sunny day by the sea can quickly turn risky if you're not prepared. Busy beaches, changing weather and unpredictable ...

AN URGENT warning has gone out to Brits heading to beaches next week, to bask in the incoming warm weather.  Beaches, ...

Same with soft drinks and coffee. I, personally, drink tons of electrolytes, even if I am not going to the beach. If you have ever suffered dehydration, you learn quickly, once is more than enough.

This weekend, and anytime you are at the beach, observe and heed all beach flag warnings. This warning system keeps you safe from the dangers you can’t see.

Posted: July 2, 2025 | Last updated: July 2, 2025 Real Simple Editor-in-Chief Lauren Iannotti shares key tips on beach safety, sun protection, and how to avoid common holiday weekend hazards.

The bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, most often causes infection through open wounds and the consumption of undercooked or raw seafood.

Dr. Patrick Mularoni, a pediatric emergency medicine expert with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, joins us to talk about water safety at the beach.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - We are keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Chantal. This weather event coincides with the Fourth of July weekend, when many visitors flock to the beach towns. That’s what one ...

They also form by piers and jetties, so the Jacksonville Beach website advises swimmers to stay at least 100 feet away from these structures. If caught in a rip current, don’t swim directly back ...

Here’s your guide to planning a safe, fun beach day in the Grand Strand. Check out how to avoid problems with bacteria, jellyfish and more in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

To be considered safe for swimming, the E. coli counts must be below 300 per 100 milliliters.