A little preparation leaves more room for the wandering. Check the conditions, respect the water, and see what the shore has to offer.
NOAA tide predictions
Find official high and low tide predictions for U.S. coastal locations.
Open resource ↗Beach forecasts
Check the National Weather Service beach forecast before you head out.
Open resource ↗Beach safety
Read the National Weather Service guide to currents, surf, weather, and beach hazards.
Open resource ↗Keep wandering
There is more than one way to follow a shoreline.
For the stories, memories, and rare finds that wait beyond the tide line, spend some time with G.J.’s writing or his beachcombing book.