A Blue Flag tells you a beach or marina is managed sustainably, is accessible, and has high‑quality services and safety procedures. Blue Flag beaches also actively monitor water quality.
What do the different color flags on the beach mean?
Double red flags means water is closed to the public. 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 does a Blue Flag mean?
Meaning of blue flag in Englisha title given to beaches in Europe that are clean and safe: The calm waters make this an ideal spot for families and the beach has been awarded a blue flag for cleanliness. The blue flag program picks out the best beaches for clean water and good environmental management.
What do the flags on the beach mean?
Beach Warning Flags. Double red flags means water is closed to the public. 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 does a blue shark flag mean at a beach?
What color flag is for sharks?
Red over Red (aka Double Red Flags): The water is closed and public use is not permitted. This flag is also used to indicate that there are sharks in the areas. You are not allowed to enter the water and in some cities entering the water can result in fines and/or your arrest.
What do the different colored flags on the beach mean?
Double red flags means water is closed to the public. 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.
Does the US have any Blue Flag beaches?
The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA), running the Blue Flag programme in the continental USA, Alaska and Hawaii is pleased to announce the first Blue Flags in the United States. The Blue Flags have been awarded to two magnificent beaches: Westward in Malibu and Delray in Delray.
What does a blue flag mean?
Meaning of blue flag in Englisha title given to beaches in Europe that are clean and safe: The calm waters make this an ideal spot for families and the beach has been awarded a blue flag for cleanliness. The blue flag program picks out the best beaches for clean water and good environmental management.