Swim between flags at the beach. The red and yellow flags indicate the safest place to swim when lifeguards and lifesavers patrol beaches.

 

• Always swim or surf at places patrolled by lifesavers or lifeguards.
• Swim between the red and yellow flags. They mark the patrolled area for swimming.
• Always swim under supervision.
• Read and obey the signs.
• If you are unsure of surf conditions, ask a lifeguard or lifesaver.
• Always check the depth of the water.
• Never run or dive in the water. Even if you have checked the depth, water conditions can change.
• If you get into trouble in the water, stay calm. Signal for help, by holding up one arm and waving, float and wait for assistance.
• Learn how to spot a rip and keep clear of it. A rip can be recognised by sand coloured or rippled water running out to sea when the water on either side is generally cleaner. The waves may also be larger and breaking further out to sea on both sides of the rip.

Visit www.ripcurrents.com.au to learn about rips and safe swimming at the beach.