What does red and yellow flag mean at sea?
What does red and yellow flag mean at sea? 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.
What to do if you get caught in a rip current?
If caught in a rip current, signal for help in the direction of the Beach Patrol. REMAIN CALM. Do not attempt to move directly toward shore. Instead, move sideways across the rip current until free.
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.