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1. 01

   How to read a festival listing before you set off

   Five things to check in an event listing before you drive to the beach: the organiser, the date and time, the time zone, parking, and the updates section.

2. 02

   Rip currents on the Atlantic beach: spotting one and getting out

   Rip currents are the number one hazard at a surf beach. How to spot one before you enter the water, what to do if one carries you out, and what the official sources say about when they are likely.

3. 03

   Preparing for a beach volleyball session: the official rules and the practical checks

   Beach volleyball has its own court, scoring and side-change rules. What the FIVB basic rules say, a table of how many side changes a set involves, and what to check at the beach before you play.

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   Crystal Coast water temperature, month by month: five years of NOAA readings

   Monthly average water temperature at the NOAA station in Beaufort, built from hourly readings for 2021 to 2025, with the coolest and warmest year for each month, plus daylight hours and tide range.