{"id":341480,"date":"2026-04-09T14:42:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T12:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/safety-in-and-on-the-water-beach-safety\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T14:06:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T12:06:04","slug":"safety-in-and-on-the-water-beach-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/safety-in-and-on-the-water-beach-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety in and on the water &#8211; Beach Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/strand-el-cotillo1.jpg\" alt=\"Safety in the water - The beach in El Cotillo\" width=\"1080\" height=\"478\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/strand-el-cotillo1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/strand-el-cotillo1-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/strand-el-cotillo1-768x340.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Safety in the water is very important to us. Whether licking ice cream, splashing around in the water or simply lying in the sun: The beach is a wonderful place to relax and have fun. However, the beach is<strong> not without its dangers<\/strong>. According to the WHO, 372,000 people drown worldwide every year, many because they overestimate their abilities or disregard the most basic rules. We&#8217;ve put together a few tips to help you enjoy your next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/day-trip-destinations-fuerteventura\/\">trip<\/a> to the beach <strong>safely<\/strong>.    <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/safety-in-and-on-the-water-beach-safety\/#Safety_in_the_water_starts_at_home\" >Safety in the water starts at home<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/safety-in-and-on-the-water-beach-safety\/#Safety_on_land_watch_out_for_the_warning_flags\" >Safety on land: watch out for the warning flags!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/safety-in-and-on-the-water-beach-safety\/#Safety_on_land_check_the_weather_forecast\" >Safety on land: check the weather forecast!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/safety-in-and-on-the-water-beach-safety\/#Water_safety_starts_even_before_you_enter_the_water\" >Water safety starts even before you enter the water<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/safety-in-and-on-the-water-beach-safety\/#Watch_out_for_currents\" >Watch out for currents!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/safety-in-and-on-the-water-beach-safety\/#WATCH_OUT_FOR_WAVES\" >WATCH OUT FOR WAVES!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/safety-in-and-on-the-water-beach-safety\/#Safety_in_the_water\" >Safety in the water<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/safety-in-and-on-the-water-beach-safety\/#Safety_in_the_water_means_you_should_be_able_to_swim\" >Safety in the water means: you should be able to swim!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/safety-in-and-on-the-water-beach-safety\/#Safety_in_the_water_watch_out_for_animals_in_the_water\" >Safety in the water: watch out for animals in the water!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/safety-in-and-on-the-water-beach-safety\/#Respect_for_your_own_board_and_that_of_other_surfers\" >Respect for your own board and that of other surfers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/safety-in-and-on-the-water-beach-safety\/#Safety_in_the_water_means_dont_overestimate_your_abilities\" >Safety in the water means: don&#8217;t overestimate your abilities!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/safety-in-and-on-the-water-beach-safety\/#Safety_in_the_water_means_stay_sober\" >Safety in the water means: stay sober!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/safety-in-and-on-the-water-beach-safety\/#And_last_but_not_least_%E2%80%93_protect_your_skin\" >And last but not least &#8211; protect your skin!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_in_the_water_starts_at_home\"><\/span>Safety in the water starts at home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_on_land_watch_out_for_the_warning_flags\"><\/span><strong>Safety on land: watch out for the warning flags!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are actually flags on every guarded beach that show you what the current conditions are like. <strong>Red<\/strong> usually means strong surf and strong currents &#8211; so be careful. On some beaches, a red flag also means &#8220;no swimming&#8221;. <strong>Yellow<\/strong> usually means moderate surf and currents. This means that the water may be a little rough, but not too dangerous. <strong>Green flags<\/strong> indicate good conditions &#8211; i.e. calm water with little current. But always pay attention even with green flags.   <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_on_land_check_the_weather_forecast\"><\/span><strong>Safety on land: check the weather forecast!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62712\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Blitz2_klein-1024x489.jpg\" alt=\"Thunderstorm\" width=\"512\" height=\"245\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Blitz2_klein-1024x489.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Blitz2_klein-1024x489-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Blitz2_klein-1024x489-510x245.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Electricity and water are not known to mix well. So check the weather forecast for <strong>thunderstorms<\/strong> and avoid the beach if a thunderstorm is approaching. Afterwards, you should wait at least 30 minutes before going back into the water.  <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_safety_starts_even_before_you_enter_the_water\"><\/span>Water safety starts even before you enter the water<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watch_out_for_currents\"><\/span><strong>Watch out for currents!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Rip Current Science\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RJ4hcaJ91TY?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>A lot of water comes onto the beach with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/when-waves-change-or-even-disappear\/\">waves<\/a>. Of course, this water does not stay on the beach. It flows back into the open sea at very specific points. These outward currents are called rip currents. If you do get caught in a rip current despite being careful, it is very important to <strong>stay calm<\/strong> <strong>. <\/strong>Don&#8217;t try to swim against the current back to the beach. Try to swim<strong> parallel to the beach<\/strong> until you are out of the current. Only then should you try to swim back towards the beach. If you don&#8217;t make it back to the beach, wave your arms and make as much noise as you can so that someone can see you and get help. If you follow our advice on currents, your <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/safety\/\" title=\"Surfing safety - rules for surfers and the topic of safety\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3068\">safety<\/a> in the water starts here in theory.        <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WATCH_OUT_FOR_WAVES\"><\/span><strong>WATCH OUT FOR WAVES!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Big and Crazy Shorebreak!\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EUXOZAinUPk?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Yes, it sounds logical, but we still can&#8217;t say it often enough. Water safety starts with not underestimating the <strong>power of waves<\/strong> on the beach. They can cause injuries ranging from simple sprains and dislocated shoulders to spinal injuries. The so-called shorebreak &#8211; waves that break directly in front of the beach &#8211; is particularly dangerous. So when you&#8217;re in the water, you should always keep an eye on the sea. Don&#8217;t turn your back on the waves. Another tip: If you are pushed against the bottom of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/ocean-and-sea-surf-theory-before-you-hit-the-water\/\">ocean<\/a> by the wave, your motto should be &#8220;Stay calm!&#8221;. If you start kicking towards the surface with all your might and panic, the air you need to get back to the surface safely will be used up in no time. Slowly count the seconds: 21, 22, 23, etc. At some point, your body&#8217;s buoyancy will automatically pull you back to the surface.        <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_cta title=&#8221;Wave formation and currents&#8221; button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wave-formation-theory-about-waves-and-their-formation\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;More information on the topics of wave formation &amp; currents&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-97995\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/Str%C3%B6mung-und-Wellenentstehung.jpg\" alt=\"Flow and wave formation\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Safety in the water: You can find more information and tips on the topics of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wave-formation-theory-about-waves-and-their-formation\/\">wave formation<\/a> and currents by clicking here:<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_in_the_water\"><\/span>Safety in the water<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_in_the_water_means_you_should_be_able_to_swim\"><\/span><strong>Safety in the water means: you should be able to swim!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Schwimmen_klein-1024x489.jpg\" alt=\"Swimming\" width=\"512\" height=\"245\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Schwimmen_klein-1024x489.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Schwimmen_klein-1024x489-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Schwimmen_klein-1024x489-510x245.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I know, it&#8217;s actually logical. If you can&#8217;t at least keep your head above water for a while with dog paddles, you shouldn&#8217;t go in the water. It&#8217;s even better if you can swim properly. Remember that <strong>swimming in the sea<\/strong> is different from swimming in a lake or swimming pool. <strong>Waves<\/strong> and <strong>currents<\/strong> are often a challenge even for good swimmers. In addition, the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-fuerteventura.com\/urlaub-mit-meerwert-4-grunde-warum-urlaub-am-meer-so-gut-tut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bottom of the sea<\/a> is not smooth and straight. There are <strong>holes<\/strong> or sudden <strong>shallows<\/strong> where one step before everything was flat. If you are out with children or adults who can&#8217;t swim, make sure they are careful and keep an eye on them.      <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_in_the_water_watch_out_for_animals_in_the_water\"><\/span><strong>Safety in the water: watch out for animals in the water!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62714\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Tiere_klein-1024x489.jpg\" alt=\"Jellyfish\" width=\"512\" height=\"245\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Tiere_klein-1024x489.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Tiere_klein-1024x489-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Tiere_klein-1024x489-510x245.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are many different <strong>animals<\/strong> in the water. Only a few of them are dangerous to humans. Look out for information signs <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-fuerteventura.com\/aktivitaeten-fuerteventura\/straende-fuerteventura\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on the beach<\/a> that warn you of dangers. <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-fuerteventura.com\/gibt-es-haie-vor-der-kueste-fuerteventuras\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sharks<\/a> are a recurring theme in some regions such as South Africa, R\u00e9union, Florida, Northern California and Australia. Sharks are most active at sunrise and sunset, which means: stay out of the water. However, this danger is generally quite manageable. According to statistics, an average of six people die each year from shark attacks, 350 people from scorpions, 9,000 people from snake bites and 94,000 people from mosquitoes.     <\/p>\n<p>There are no sharks here on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/fuerteventura\/\">Fuerteventura<\/a> and actually no animals that are really dangerous. Nevertheless, it can still hurt quite a lot if you step on a <strong>male peter shark<\/strong>, for example. The male pufferfish has a long stinger on its dorsal fin and likes to bury itself in the sand near the beach. The sting is similar to that of a bee. So if you are allergic to bees, there is a good chance that you will also be allergic to the sting of a male peter. If you are not allergic, it is sufficient to hold the affected body part in hot water.     <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Respect_for_your_own_board_and_that_of_other_surfers\"><\/span><strong>Respect for your own board and that of other surfers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95637\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/surfboard-wetsuite-verleih.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"284\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/surfboard-wetsuite-verleih.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/surfboard-wetsuite-verleih-480x267.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 510px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The main reason for injuries is usually your own board or that of other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/about-surfing\/\">surfers<\/a>. At many spots around the world, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-without-fear-never-be-afraid-in-the-water-again\/\">water is getting more and more crowded and, in addition to surfers,<\/a> there are also kiters, windsurfers, SUPers, foilers, etc. in the water. Unfortunately, many surfers often don&#8217;t know how to behave properly or what they are doing (which is no longer the case for you) and let their boards fly around uncontrollably in the water. Sometimes it&#8217;s impossible to hold on to your board during a wash, but you shouldn&#8217;t just let go of your board during a duck dive, especially if there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/surf-buddy\/\">other surfers<\/a> around you. When it comes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/surfschule-fuerteventura\/sicherheit\/\">to safety<\/a> in the water, unowned boards often become a dangerous weapon and have caused serious injuries. It doesn&#8217;t matter whether you come into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/contact\/\">contact<\/a> with the rails, the fins or the leash of another surfer. Anything can cause injury. So take good care of yourself!       <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_in_the_water_means_dont_overestimate_your_abilities\"><\/span><strong>Safety in the water means: don&#8217;t overestimate your abilities!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/der-richtige-wipeout-beim-surfen-8-e1580842245544.jpg\" alt=\"Overestimation\" width=\"510\" height=\"284\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>One of the main reasons for really bad injuries and death by drowning is often overestimating your own abilities. Waves generally always look smaller from land than they actually are in the water. Safety in the water here means: if you are not sure whether it is too big for you in the line-up, you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/mehr-wellen-bekommen\/\">should<\/a> always talk to a surfer who is just coming out of the water or wait until a surfer surfs the wave. Having a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/6-tips-for-proper-paddling-when-surfing-how-to-catch-every-wave\/\">surfer in the wave<\/a> gives you a good indication of the size of the wave. You should also always keep an eye on your own power balance. If you notice that you are slowly running out of power, then listen to your body and don&#8217;t back off. Always remember that your leash could also break on the way back and then it is often a long way to swim back to land. Currents sometimes make the way back even more complicated and you should always have a reserve of power in your tank.       <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_in_the_water_means_stay_sober\"><\/span><strong>Safety in the water means: stay sober!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Alkohol_klein-1024x489.jpg\" alt=\"Safety in the water means - No alcohol on the beach\" width=\"512\" height=\"245\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Alkohol_klein-1024x489.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Alkohol_klein-1024x489-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Alkohol_klein-1024x489-510x245.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Alcohol impairs your <strong>judgment<\/strong>. So if you&#8217;ve already had a few cocktails, stay away from the water &#8211; whether it&#8217;s a swimming pool, lake or sea. Alcohol also has a strong dehydrating effect, so you <strong>dehydrate<\/strong> faster. This increases the risk of heat stroke or heat exhaustion. <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-fuerteventura.com\/kann-man-das-leitungswasser-auf-fuerteventura-trinken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>So drink plenty of water<\/strong><\/a> and stay out of the blazing sun &#8211; not to mention the water. When you&#8217;re sober again, a dip in the sea is twice as much fun.    <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_last_but_not_least_%E2%80%93_protect_your_skin\"><\/span><strong>And last but not least &#8211; protect your skin!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62715\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Titelbild_Sonnenbrand-1024x489.jpg\" alt=\"Safety in the water means no sunburn\" width=\"512\" height=\"245\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Titelbild_Sonnenbrand-1024x489.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Titelbild_Sonnenbrand-1024x489-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Titelbild_Sonnenbrand-1024x489-510x245.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Protect your skin from the sun with sun cream and clothing and stay mainly in the shade at lunchtime. 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