Wave pattern
- Low wave size — up to 0.5 m
- No surf zone
- Relatively strong and fast surging or plunging waves at the shore break
Hazards
- Rip currents may occur — they tend to be short-lived
- Surging waves and deep water close to shore present hazards for children, the elderly and weak swimmers
Risk assessment considerations
- Risk of spinal injuries in higher wave conditions
- Supervision is needed for children and weak swimmers
- Swimmers and bodysurfers must watch out for the shore break
- There is a strong pull from the beach into the water
- There is no sandbar and the water is deep close to shore