The Department of Infrastructure is advising youngsters, following reports of them jumping into the sea from the back of Peel Castle.
The DOI says it received reports earlier this week, and are emphasising how dangerous it is.
In a post on social media the department says children need to be awards of tides, wave heights, and 'cold water shock' - particularly at this time of year.
It adds these are only a few of the dangers associated with this type of activity.
13 arrested in drink-drive campaign
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Laxey road shut until January
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Former Motor Museum goes on the market
If you ever wanted to own your own motor museum on the TT course, now's your chance!
No Onchan Park plan, say commissioners
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Laxey campsite to get campervan improvements
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Local authority: don't suffer in silence at Xmas
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Government reminder over salt bins
Have you passed the salt without noticing?
Weather warning in place for high tides
A yellow weather warning remains in place until the early hours of tomorrow morning.
