Reading the beach and being able to spot rips is a very important thing to learn. This short video shows how to do it

There different kinds of rips seen along our beaches. This short video shows them

This short video explains how rips develop along our beaches

In this video Dr Rob Brander from the University of NSW explains how the waves break. This is worth understanding if you enjoy the beach or surfing.

In this video Dr Rob Brander from The Universtity of NSW explains tides, the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun and the rotation of the Earth.

This short video is helpful for those seeing things on their skin and helps identify moles from melanomas

The following video is to help you stay safe on beaches. It has been designed by Professional Lifeguards to educate beach goers on the most common issues they see and how to avoid them. Stay safe in the water, get the right equipment, know the hazards, know what to look for, know what to do if you or someone else is in difficulty and respect the environment, others and yourself.

Dr Rob Brander of the University of New South Wales explains how to identify a rip current.

Surf lifesaver Andy Cross explains how you can survive being caught in a rip.

Rips are complex, can quickly change shape and location and at times, are difficult to see. The things to look for are deeper, dark-coloured water, fewer breaking waves, a rippled surface surrounded by smooth waters and anything floating out to sea or foamy, discoloured, sandy, water flowing out beyond the waves. Rips don't always show all of these signs at once.