Beach Safety

Australia’s beaches are a great place to keep cool on a hot day, however the strong currents of water that flow away from the shore line (these are called rip currents or rips) present danger. Only swim at beaches that have Life Guards on duty and always between the RED and YELLOW flags.

Beach Safe App

The Beach Safe App can assist you to locate the nearest patrolled beach that have Life Guards on duty. Download the Beachsafe App here:

https://beachsafe.org.au/apps

Beach Safety Reminders

Beach Safety Reminders:

Only swim at a beach that is patrolled by Life Guards
Before you step onto the beach read the Safety signs, this will inform you of any warnings or dangers at the beach.
Only swim between the YELLOW and RED flags
Always follow the instructions of the Life Guards on duty
Never swim at night
Don’t dive into the water, the water may be shallow and you could be hurt
Don’t go swimming alone, go with a friend so that you can look after each other
Tell someone where you are going and what time you expect to return

For further information about beach safety, please visit the below websites:

Top Tips: https://beachsafe.org.au/surf-safety/lifeguards-top-tips

Flags and Signs: https://beachsafe.org.au/surf-safety/flags-and-signs

Swimming Safety: http://insiderguides.com.au/swimming-safety-guidelines/