Little & Broad Haven Lifeboat have posted their monthly water safety message for October. The Pembrokeshire-based lifeboat crew says:

October can bring some dramatic coastal weather — and we love watching the power of the sea. But dramatic conditions can quickly become dangerous.

A dramatic photograph is never worth risking your life.

If you’re visiting the coast during stormy or windy weather, remember:

STAY BACK. STAY HIGH. STAY DRY.

• Stay back – Keep well away from the water’s edge, wet rocks, pier walls and cliff edges. Sudden waves and gusts can catch you off guard.

• Stay high – Stick to safe, higher coastal paths. Avoid exposed rocks and lower areas where you could be cut off by waves or rising tides.

• Stay dry – If you’re being sprayed by waves, you’re too close.

High winds bring extra dangers. Strong gusts can knock you off your feet, while rough seas create bigger, unpredictable waves. If severe weather is forecast, change your plans and choose somewhere sheltered or inland.

Stormy weather can make inland water dangerous too. Strong winds create waves on lakes and reservoirs, while heavy rain can cause fast-flowing rivers and rising water levels.

If you get into trouble: FLOAT TO LIVE.

If someone else is in trouble: PHONE, FLOAT, THROW. Call 999/112 and ask for the Coastguard. Never enter the water to rescue someone.

Stay back. Stay high. Stay dry. Stay safe.

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