SURF Life Saving WA encourages south west beach goers to be precautious in the water this weekend.
While the warm weather has hit our shores, beaches will not be patrolled this weekend.
Surf Life Saving Chief executive Paul Andrew said as a result people needed to take responsibility for their safety.
“With Saturday’s temperature expected to top 30 degrees in Perth and reach the high 20s in the South West we expect large numbers of people to head to the beach,” Mr Andrew said.
“Unfortunately history tells us that spring can be a treacherous time along our coast so we urge caution and common sense,”
“And while the mercury is forecast to drop on Sunday the swell is predicted to rise, so beach goers will need to take that into account.
“Seventeen people drowned along the WA coast in 2013/14 and we don’t want to see a repeat of that this year.”
Mr Andrew suggested a number of precautions beach goers can implement to remain safe, from never swimming alone, assessing water conditions before entering, never overestimating your swimming capabilities and avoiding combining alcohol and the beach.
For more coastal tips visit www.slswa.com.au/beachsafe.