Know your flags

Flags and signs tell you important information about the beach area you are in, whether it is safe to swim, if it is for surfing and pleasure craft and hazards in the area.

red and yellow flagRed and yellow flags mark areas
of water that are patrolled by
lifeguards. These are the safest
places to swim.
red flagRed flags indicate danger.
Do not enter the water when the
red flag is flying.
chequered flagBlack and white chequered flags
means an area of water has been
marked for use by craft.
For your own safety,
do not swim in these zones

informationsign

warningsign

warningsign

mandatorysign

fishing

noswimming

surfingarea

mandatorysign