This sweltering heatwave of multiple days over 40 degrees C has made the beach a very special place to cool off.

The lapping calm water, and a searing breeze has made immersion in the cool salty brine more appealing than ever, unless you are too cool to get your hair wet or lose your baseball cap.

Photo: Robert Rath, ‘Day 746, Too Cool To Be Cool’ 1/2500s f/14 ISO320 17mm