Disclaimer

Beach Ops provides weather, tide, wind, marine, and related beach condition information for general informational and planning purposes only. It is not for navigation or emergency decisions. Always verify conditions with official sources before acting.

Not for navigation or safety-critical use

The information on Beach Ops must not be used for navigation, vessel operation, search and rescue, or any safety-critical or life-safety decision. Marine, tide, and wind values are modeled or forecast estimates and may differ significantly from actual conditions. Do not rely on this site as your sole source of information when your safety, or the safety of others, is at stake.

Verify official sources

Before heading out on or near the water, confirm conditions, forecasts, watches, warnings, and advisories with the appropriate official authorities, including:

The National Weather Service (NWS) for forecasts, watches, and warnings.
The NOAA CO-OPS Tides & Currents service for official tide and water-level data.
The U.S. Coast Guard and local marine authorities for navigation and on-water safety.
Local lifeguards, beach patrols, and posted signage for beach access, flags, and hazard information.

In an emergency, call 911 or contact the U.S. Coast Guard directly.

Accuracy of information

Data shown on Beach Ops is aggregated from third-party providers and public sources, including the National Weather Service, NOAA, NDBC, and modeled marine and forecast feeds. While we make reasonable efforts to present current information, we do not guarantee that any information is accurate, complete, current, or available. Data may be delayed, interrupted, estimated, or unavailable, and conditions can change rapidly without notice.

No warranties

Beach Ops is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Beach Ops and its operators, contributors, and data providers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or for any loss or injury, arising out of or in connection with your use of, or reliance on, the information provided. You use this site and the information on it entirely at your own risk.

Your responsibility

You are solely responsible for your own decisions and actions, including whether and how to go to the beach, enter the water, or operate any vessel or equipment. Use sound judgment, follow the instructions of lifeguards and local authorities, and never let any forecast or app substitute for direct observation of real conditions.

Third-party links and content

This site may link to or display content from third parties. We are not responsible for the accuracy, policies, or content of any third-party sites or services.

Changes to this disclaimer

We may update this disclaimer from time to time. Continued use of Beach Ops after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated disclaimer.