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If you love spending the day on the beach, why not enjoy your evening there as well? Beach bonfires are a great way to close out a day spent in the sun, providing an opportunity for friends and family to roast hot dogs and marshmallows while getting warm and cozy in the sand. Bonfires are also a great way to spend a chilly Fall or Winter evening, gathering with a group of friends to drink beer and play some tunes on the guitar. For more information, continue reading this guide on how to build a beach bonfire.
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If you love spending the day on the beach, why not enjoy your evening there as well? Beach bonfires are a great way to close out a day spent in the sun, providing an opportunity for friends and family to roast hot dogs and marshmallows while getting warm and cozy in the sand. Bonfires are also a great way to spend a chilly Fall or Winter evening, gathering with a group of friends to drink beer and play some tunes on the guitar. For more information, continue reading this guide on how to build a beach bonfire.
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Introduction
- Do you love trips to the beach with family and friends, spending the day swimming, surfing or just basking in the sun? When you think about the summer, do you envision walking along the shore collecting shells, building sand castles or strumming the guitar to the sound of the waves? If so, you might want to consider winding the day down by building a bonfire on the beach. This guide will provide you with information on how to build a beach bonfire.
Step 1: Find Out If Bonfires are Permitted
- Before you decide to dig a pit and start a huge bonfire on the beach, you should do some preliminary research on the laws in your state, including those pertaining to the area beaches. Every state and beach has a different set of regulations, some states banning fire of any sort, while others may require that you obtain a permit.
Step 2: Choose a Spot
- If you are allowed to have a bonfire on your chosen beach, then the next step is picking out the best spot. Some beaches will have fire pits already available for you, while others will allow you to dig your own fire pit or simply start the bonfire on the flat surface of the sand. In choosing your spot, consider some of the following:
- Proximity to the water
- How many people will be gathered around the bonfire
- Others on the beach. Will your bonfire location impede on other people's festivities?
- Safety issues. Make sure your bonfire is not located next to something that runs the risk of catching fire if the wind should begin blowing, for example.
Step 3: Gather Material to Build the Bonfire
- Have a few people gather material to use in the bonfire. You may want to stop off at the store beforehand to purchase some firewood in case you are unable to find enough wood for the fire. You should be able to find something on the beach to use in the fire, including:
- Sticks or twigs
- Dried pieces of wood
- Wooden objects that may have washed ashore. This may include pieces from old wooden crates.
- You will also want to have someone gather kindling near the spot where you will be building the bonfire. This includes:
- Paper. Any paper products you have in the car will most likely work, including newspapers, paper, napkins, etc.
- Dried moss or leaves
- Tiny twigs or braches
Step 4: Prepare the Bonfire Area
- If you are not using a fire pit or the flat surface of the beach, then you will need to dig your own pit. You should make sure the pit is about two feet larger in diameter than the bonfire itself. Next, place the smaller pieces of tinder, which includes the leaves, paper, etc. together in the center of the pit. Then, begin building outward with the sticks and pieces of wood, known as kindling, in a sort of triangular, tepee like shape.
Step 5: Start the Bonfire
- Light the bonfire, starting with the tinder first. The fire should then spread to the kindling and move outward. You can then add bigger pieces of wood and sticks as you see fit throughout the evening, making sure not to add more than a few pieces at a time so that you are able to monitor the size of the fire so that it does not get too big.
Step 6: Extinguish Fire
- Before you leave the beach, you will need to make sure the bonfire is extinguished properly. You should gather water from the ocean to put the fire out, and then douse any remaining ashes with sand as a precaution.
Conclusion
If you love spending time at the beach with family and friends, but don't want to head home after dark, why not build a beach bonfire and settle in for the evening? There is plenty of fun to be had gathered around the fire, sharing stories and singing tunes with the waves as your backdrop.
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