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Beach Safety Flags

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Why are beach safety flags important to you?

Every beach has permanent and occasional hazards that you may need to look out for. To assist you in looking out for these hazards and to show supervised areas, lifesaving services use a number of safety flags.

What do the beach safety flags look like and what do they mean?

Red and yellow flags



The red and yellow flags show the supervised area of the beach and that a lifesaving service is operating. No red and yellow flags indicates there is no supervision. NO FLAGS = NO SWIM

Red flag



Indicates that the beach is closed and that you should not enter the water.

Black and White Quartered Flag



Indicates the area where board riding and surfing is not permitted.

Yellow flag



Indicates that there are potential hazards in the water. Look out for the yellow warning sign that should be displayed with the yellow flag for further advice.

Red and white quartered flag



Emergency evacuation, leave the water immediately.