How do they determine beach flags?
How do they determine beach flags? Shepard says that each day safety officers go out to the beaches to look at the surf, check local weather observations, wave swells, and the National Weather Service's rip current risk. He stresses that the most important thing is “to look at the water itself” and how it is behaving.
What is the highest quality beach flag?
The Blue Flag is sought for beaches, marinas, and sustainable boating tourism operators as an indication of their high environmental and quality standards.
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 determines a purple flag at the beach?
Purple Flags When potentially dangerous ocean animals have been spotted, you'll see a purple flag. These flags fly either on their own or with other colored flags. If you see a purple flag, but the water is not closed to swimming, use extreme caution and keep a close watch for dangerous animals.