What Do Beach Flag Colors Mean? A Quick Safety Guide

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00:00What do beach flag colors mean? A quick safety guide.

00:04Green flag. Low risk. Safe for swimming.

00:07Green flags signal calm, low risk water, but still carry potential hazards,

00:11so stay vigilant at all times as conditions can change quickly.

00:16Yellow flag. Moderate hazard. Use caution.

00:19Yellow flags warn of moderate waves and currents,

00:22but only strong swimmers venture deeper near lifeguards, while children stay shallow.

00:26Red flag. High hazard. Swimming is discouraged.

00:31Red flags indicate very dangerous conditions,

00:34so swimming is discouraged due to strong waves and currents, and violators may face fines.

00:39Double red flags. Water close to everyone.

00:42Double red flags mean total water closure due to extreme hazards like storms or sharks,

00:47and violators face arrest with no exceptions.

00:50Red and yellow flag. Lifeguard protected swimming area.

00:53Red and yellow flags mark supervised swimming zones near lifeguards,

00:57ensuring quick rescue and avoiding hazards like rocks or currents.

01:01Black and white checkered flag. Surfing area. No swimming.

01:06Checkered black and white flags designate surf zones,

01:09and swimming there risks collisions with boards,

01:11while this high visibility pattern warns swimmers early.

01:14Yellow flag with black ball. Swimming only. No equipment allowed.

01:19Yellow flag with black ball restricts equipment.

01:22Allowing swimming only.

01:24Preventing collisions and ensuring safe swimmer-only zones.

01:28Purple flag. Marine life is present.

01:31Purple flags warn of jellyfish, stingrays, and stinging creatures,

01:34so swimmers may enter but should check with lifeguards and stay cautious.

01:38Orange windsock. Strong offshore winds are present.

01:42Orange windsocks indicate strong offshore winds that can carry floats and swimmers away.

01:47So keep inflatables ashore and stay close to the shore.