Risk alert of drowning until July 28

Call for caution on Corsican beaches. The prefectures of Corse-du-Sud and Haute-Corse launched a clear warning to the population and holidaymakers: Swimming is strongly advised from Sunday July 27 until Monday July 28 at midnight Due to particularly unfavorable weather conditions.

Powerful waves, dangerous currents and agitated sea are expected throughout this period on the west coast of Corsica. All the beaches exposed in this area are affected by this alert.

Increased drowning risks

This alert message is part of a context of significant risk of drowning. The authorities call for extreme vigilance:

– Nautical activities and swimming are deemed dangerous.

– It is imperative to consult the bathing flags before any entry into the water.

– users are invited to avoid not monitored beaches and favor areas framed by rescuers.

In an emergency

In case of difficulty or accident, it is recommended to immediately contact help:
– 196 (Cross Mediterranean)
– 15 (SAMU) or 18 (firefighters)

Make prevention

The authorities thus recall several recommendations during this summer period:

Pay attention to swimming and danger nautical activities imperatively the flags before any activity on the beaches of not monitored beaches and favor areas with surveillance

Faced with these phenomena of dangerous waves, the prefecture of Haute-Corse already announced risks in CAP-Corse and Balagne, from July 22, 2025. The waves would have reached up to 2 meters 75.