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Any breaking wave can be dangerous but a
wave breaking directly on a steep shore,

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like this one, is even more likely to
cause serious injuries. These conditions

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are called
shorebreak. Why is this type of wave so

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dangerous? Imagine the weight of a car
pushing down on your head neck or back

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and pinning you against the sand. That is
the impact a shorebreak wave can have

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and change your life forever.

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We love all of our coastlines and we want you to have a lifetime of great beach experiences.

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To have fun and stay safe, always respect the power of the ocean and be wave safe.