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Marine hazards
Waves & rips
Flags & signs
Sun Safety

Surf lifesavers and lifeguards use flags to indicate the safest swimming areas for the beach going public. To stay safe, remember the "FLAGS."

SLS Flags

F Find the flags and swim between them.
The red and yellow flags represent the area patrolled by lifesavers and lifeguards. They mark the safest place to swim at the beach.

L Look at the safety signs.
The safety signs help you identify potential dangers and daily conditions at the beach. These are located at beach access points and at the flagged areas. Please read them carefully before entering the water.

A Ask a lifesaver for some good advice.
Surf conditions can change quickly (water depth, currents, wave size and type). Talk to a lifesaver or lifeguard before entering the water.

G Get a friend to swim with you.
Always swim with a friend so you can look out for each other’s safety and get help if needed. Children should always be supervised by an adult.

S Stick your hand up for help.
If you get into trouble in the water, stay calm. Raise your arm to signal for help, float and wait for assistance. Float with a current or rip. Don’t try and swim against it.


Flags used on our beaches

Red and yellow flag

RED AND YELLOW FLAGS
Indicates the safest swimming area (the patrolled area).

Yellow Flag

YELLOW FLAG
Potentially dangerous conditions (Caution).

Red Flag

RED FLAG
Danger - do not enter water (Stop). When the red flag is displayed, the beach is closed for swimming.

Red and White Checkered Flag

RED AND WHITE CHEQUERED FLAG
Shark has been sighted in the water.

Blue Flag

BLUE FLAG
Indicates board riding area for surfers.


Signs and what they mean

Blue Bottles

BLUE BOTTLES
Blue bottles present.

High Surf

HIGH SURF
Surf is large and dangerous or there are dumping waves present that can cause injury.

Marine Stingers

MARINE STINGERS
There are dangerous marine stingers in the water.

Dangerous Currents

DANGEROUS CURRENTS
There are dangerous currents present.

Strong Current

STRONG CURRENT
There are strong currents and rips present.

Sharks

SHARKS
A shark(s) has been sighted in the area.

Crocodiles

CROCODILES
A crocodile(s) has been sighted in the area.


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