Ocean Safety Tips
We've got all the equipment you want to enjoy a great time surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, or bodyboarding the local Maui beach's, but we also want you to be safe out there. Here are some great tips to get you going and keep you safe.
- Swim in life guarded areas, & check with them daily regarding ocean conditions.
Never swim, snorkel or surf alone. Use the buddy system & swim fins when possible.
Watch the ocean for at least 20 minutes before entering.
Waves & surges come in sets with calm periods in between.
Never turn your back to the ocean.
Do not rely on flotation devices such as surfboards, boogie boards & rafts.
If you can't swim, stay on the shoreline.
Look for warning signs & flags, and take their message seriously.
No alcoholic beverages are allowed on most beaches in Hawaii.
No matter which beach you choose, lock your car and never, ever leave your valuables unattended.
Supervise children closely, even when a lifeguard is present.
Never dive head-first into the water.
If caught in a rip current: Don't panic; Don't fight it; swim parallel to the shore, then in.
Slip into a shirt, slap on a hat, slop on the sunscreen. Protect yourself from the sun.