BEACH SAFETY
WARNING FLAGS
Where beaches are patrolled by lifeguards they will use flags to indicate safe areas and dangerous conditions. These are for the benefit of swimmers, surfers and canoists.
If they are ignored, tragedies can and do happen!
What do these flags mean?
Red and yellow flags indicate the area patrolled by lifeguards. These are the safe areas to swim, bodyboard and use inflatables.
Black and white chequered flags indicate an area zoned by lifeguards for use of watercraft such as surfboards and kayaks. Never swim or bodyboard in these areas.
The red flag indicates danger. NEVER enter the water when the red flag is flying, under any circumstances.
The orange windsock indicates offshore wind conditions. You should NEVER use an inflatable when the sock is flying.
