A jet skier's quick thinking actions are being praised by police after rescuing two teenage swimmers in Bowentown.

Eastern Waikato Prevention Manager Senior Sergeant Rod Carpinter says the two 15-year-old boys were swimming off ANZAC cove near Bowentown when they got into difficulty about 5.30pm on Sunday.

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"It looks like they were swept out in the current after swimming off the deeper end of the beach and they just managed to raise the attention of a jet skier in the area who dragged them back to shore,” says Rod.

"The pair were then taken by ambulance to Tauranga Hospital in a status three condition."

While praising the actions of the jetskier Rod says heeding some basic advice can hopefully prevent such issues occurring in the first place.

Police will be looking at the most appropriate way to acknowledge the jet skier's actions while holiday makers are being asked to follow some basic steps to prevent them getting into trouble when enjoying the ocean this summer.

"Always swim between the flags and where possible, swim with a friend.

"While swimming with your friend or friends know and keep to the limits of your capabilities. If you don't know the area, swim closer to shore, unknown currents and rips can soon become dangerous."

Rod says lifeguards are on duty at most popular Waikato beaches and the public are encouraged to seek them out and ask for their advice on local conditions before entering the water.