The currents are “particularly strong and could easily carry bathers into the sea,” specifies the Operations Center of the Southwest Zone.
It was announced from the Operations Center of the Southwest Zone “the beaches of Nouvelle-Aquitaine are marked by sea currents that can be dangerous” and specifies that currents “particularly strong and could easily drag swimmers into the sea”.
This warning “maximum risk” de Baines refers to all the beaches of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Landes, Gironde and Charente-Maritime.
Faced with the risk, the authorities call for increased caution: “For your safety, bathe between the flags in guarded places”.
If there are no areas under surveillance, avoid swimming, states the Landes prefecture.
Let us remind you that baïnes are water pits that form on the surface and whose currents can very well carry them into the sea.
This dangerous phenomenon can surprise bathers. It is also advisable not to fight against the current and let it carry you to avoid exhaustion and drowning.