Help us collect data on rip currents and other surf hazards at New York & New Jersey beaches
Collaborating to improve the forecasting, understanding, and prevention of surf hazards
What is SHARC?
The Surf Hazards Awareness and Research Coordination (SHARC) is a network of professionals who work within the sectors of beach hazards and safety. Members come from a variety of backgrounds and interests. Working together we can increase our capacity of understanding beach hazards in order to prevent future incidents and deaths.
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What Are Surf Hazards?
Surf hazards can include rip currents, dangerous shore breaks, high waves, rocks and coral. Other hazards at the beach can include lightning, sun and heat exposure, marine life.
Read more about dangerous waves and surf hazards on the National Weather Service’s website, weather.gov.
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SHARC’s Goals
- Create a space for stakeholder collaboration within surf hazard reporting
- Improve surf hazard forecasting through coordinated data collection
- Promote surf hazard awareness and education
- Prevent incidents and fatalities
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Help SHARC with Data Collection
We would like your help collecting data about rip currents and other surf hazards that you encounter(ed) on local New York and New Jersey beaches. Click the button below to fill out our form!