Summer is just days away and the bureau is already forecasting heatwaves for the festive period.

As residents flock to the coast and Bateman’s Bay becomes an unofficial extended suburb of Canberra, it’s crucial to ensure you and your family are well-versed in beach safety.

Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins from Bondi Rescue joined Gabi to explain how to swim safely and react if caught in a rip this summer.

Listen below to find out.