What color flag means the beach is closed?
What color flag means the beach is closed? Double red flags means water is closed to the public.
What is the safe flag on the beach?
Red flag is high hazard meaning high surf and/or strong currents. Yellow flag is medium hazard meaning moderate surf and/or currents. Green flag is low hazard meaning calm conditions, exercise caution. Purple flag means dangerous marine life spotted.
What flag means shark in water?
If a shark is in the water, then a red flag or double red flag will be hoisted. Knowing the meaning of each flag warning will help you and your family stay safe in and around the water.
Can you go on the beach with a red flag?
Red Flag – Red Flags flying mean that the waters have high surf and you should stay out of the water. You can still play in the sand, relax in your beach chair or take a walk along the beach! Just don't get in, unless you are a surfer with a personal floatation device.