Avoid those areas when waves are large or strong currents are forced to flow over them. Waves steepen and break on beaches, shoals and submerged rocks. Generally try to avoid landing in surf with a loaded kayak. If you have to, come in across the break, bracing into and leaning into the breaking wave. Avoid surf on rocky beaches.
Seas become chaotic.
Best handled by rapid paddling or avoiding by either going wide or, occasionally, in close. These restrict landing sites and cause chaotic rebound wave conditions. A bar with breaking surf and obstructions such as tree stumps may also occur. People Hazards Power boats, ships, tugboats with barges. Make yourself visible but never assume you have been seen or have the right of way.