Flags & Signs
Surf lifesavers and lifeguards use flags to indicate the safest swimming areas
for the beach going public. To stay safe, remember the "FLAGS."
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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.
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Flags used on our beaches
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RED AND YELLOW FLAGS
Indicates the safest swimming area (the patrolled area).
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YELLOW FLAG
Potentially dangerous conditions (Caution).
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RED FLAG
Danger - do not enter water (Stop). When the red flag is displayed, the
beach is closed for swimming.
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RED AND WHITE CHEQUERED FLAG
Shark has been sighted in the water.
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BLUE FLAG
Indicates board riding area for surfers.
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Signs and what they mean
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BLUE BOTTLES
Blue bottles present.
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HIGH SURF
Surf is large and dangerous or there are dumping waves present that can cause injury.
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MARINE STINGERS
There are dangerous marine stingers in the water.
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DANGEROUS CURRENTS
There are dangerous currents present.
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STRONG CURRENT
There are strong currents and rips present.
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SHARKS
A shark(s) has been sighted in the area.
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CROCODILES
A crocodile(s) has been sighted in the area.
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