What does purple flag mean in Destin?
What does purple flag mean in Destin? Red flag indicates high hazard and means high surf and/or currents. An additional red flag means the water is closed to the public. Purple flag indicates dangerous marine life.
What does a black flag mean at the beach?
Black means the conditions of the sea are extremely dangerous-do not swim or enter the water. If you'd like to avoid the possibility of an incident occurring, please, do not swim. If you're ever unsure of the condition of a beach, go to the lifeguard stand and ask. The sea and the weather are unpredictable.