As summer gets underway, millions of Americans will be enjoying a beach getaway, but not all coastlines are created equal. While some folks flock to shores that have white sand, others are looking for the clearest crystal blue water, but one thing no one wants to think about when booking a beach getaway? The dangers that could be lurking in the sand and surf. Fortunately, new research warns us which destinations are the riskiest.
- A new report ranks the most dangerous beaches in the country.
- Researchers with Tideschard analyzed data on more than 500 shorelines in the U.S. to see which have the highest risk of shark attacks, surf-zone dangers, like rip currents, and hurricanes.
- They’ve determined that all of the 10 most dangerous beaches are in Florida.
- New Smyrna Beach tops the list, as the research shows its Atlantic Coast location makes it most likely to get hit by “brutal hurricanes.”
- It also earned the “Shark Bite Capital of the World” title, and had 12 surf fatalities from 2010 to 2024.
- Laguna Beach, in the Panama City Beach area, is the second most dangerous beach, and had 39 surf-related deaths, the most of all the beaches in the study.
The Top 10 Most Dangerous Beaches in the U.S.
- New Smyrna Beach, Florida
- Laguna Beach, Florida
- Daytona Beach, Florida
- Miami Beach, Florida
- Indialantic Boardwalk, Florida
- Cocoa Beach, Florida
- Palm Beach, Florida
- Miramar Heights Beach, Florida
- Cape Canaveral, Florida
- Jupiter Beach Park, Florida
Source: NY Post