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Beach Safety

Advice for beach users

  • Swim at Lifeguard-supervised beaches - these are safer
  • Do not swim when the red flag is flying
  • Obey the lifeguards' advice and read warning notices before entering the sea
  • Be aware of the cold, and wear suitable clothing
  • Do not swim straight after a meal
  • Alcohol and water sports do not mix
  • Children should be supervised at all times
  • Do not dig in or climb on the cliffs, and keep clear of sand dunes
  • Please take your litter home

Water safety advice

  • Never swim, sail or take part in a water sport alone. Always tell someone of your whereabouts
  • Check local conditions before going into open water
  • Wear suitable clothing for your activity and keep all equipment in good condition
  • Be courteous and polite to other water users, and be aware of possible dangers
  • Do not climb on or swim close to breakwaters or piers
  • Keep an eye on your children - know where they are at all times

Motorized and powered craft

  • Obey the seaside byelaws, do not exceed the speed limit and act responsibly
  • Be considerate to other water users. Do not enter swimming zoned areas
  • Keep well away from swimmers at all times
  • Keep out of the way of shipping and learn the "rules of the road"
  • Listen to the radio weather forecast, and check local sea conditions and times of tide with the Coastguard
  • Keep an eye on each other and report anybody in trouble as soon as possible. Learn how to help and carry out self rescue
  • Please park your towing vehicle with consideration, and DO NOT OBSTRUCT ACCESS FOR OTHER USERS OR THE EMERGENCY SERVICES
  • Water skiers - do not dry launch from the beach
  • Please use the preferred launching sites
  • Cars are not permitted on the beaches

A code of conduct for all

    Stay away from wildlife areas, especially at nesting-time

  • Please do not wave jump or water-ski in the launch area
  • Avoid conflict with other beach users
  • Swimmers - KEEP CLEAR OF BOAT LAUNCHING AREAS
  • Noise from powered craft can disturb people on the beach - BE CONSIDERATE AND KEEP WELL AWAY
  • Remember - noise travels much further during onshore winds, so keep well offshore
  • Offshore winds can blow you out to sea - BE CAREFUL

Useful Telephone numbers:

  • Royal Yachting Assoc.(01703) 627499
  • British Marine Indst. Fed.(01784) 473377
  • Environment Agency (Rec. & Nav.) (01454) 624376
  • Police Headquarters Norwich (01603) 768769
  • Police North Walsham(01692) 402222
  • Police Cromer (01263) 512211
  • Police Wells (01328) 862211
  • Downtide Marine (01263) 768813
  • North Norfolk District Council (01263) 513811
  • Beach Office & Lifeguard Cromer (01263) 511475
  • Beach Office & Lifeguard Sheringham (01263) 823969
  • Lifeguard Mundesley (01263) 722236
  • Norfolk Coast Project (01328) 711533
  • King's Lynn & West Norfolk Council (01485) 532516
  • Great Yarmouth Borough Council (01493) 856100
  • Coastguard Great Yarmouth (01493) 851338
  • Coastguard Wells (01328) 710219

A copy of the bylaws can be obtained from:

North Norfolk Tourist Information Centres
Lifeguards Stations
Beach Inspector Offices