Beach Safety

Beach Safety Warning Flag Sign Colors

Red over Red 

[i.e., two red flags] 
Water closed to the public.

Red flag

The red flag indicates "High hazard, high surf and/or strong currents."

Purple flag

The purple flag indicates "Dangerous marine life." 



Green flag

The green flag indicates "Low hazard, calm conditions, exercise caution."

Yellow flag

The yellow flag indicates "Medium hazard, moderate surf and/or currents."

No swimming flag

No swimming