How to stay safe in the water at Wasaga Beach
Shallow water and sandbars make Wasaga Beach feel safe, but wind, waves and rip currents can change fast. Here is what every swimmer should know.
Wasaga Beach is famous for its long, gentle slope into Georgian Bay. That shallow water is great for families, but conditions can change quickly when the wind picks up.
Before you go
- Check the forecast and wind direction. Strong onshore winds build waves and currents.
- Look for posted beach advisories. Water-quality and safety notices are posted by park staff and the local health unit.
- Know where you are. Wasaga Beach is split into numbered beach areas. Knowing yours helps emergency crews find you.
If you get caught in a current
- Stay calm and float.
- Swim parallel to shore until you are out of the current.
- Wave and call for help.
Keep kids within arm's reach
Even in knee-deep water, young children and weak swimmers should wear a life jacket and stay within reach of an adult.
For the official rules and supervised-swimming information, visit Ontario Parks.
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