Safety on the beach
Swim between the flags. For safe beach fun choose patrolled areas marked by red and yellow flags. Read the signs. Follow surf lifesavers' advice.
When heading to the beach, choose one that is patrolled by Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) lifesavers. Look for the red and yellow flags, as they mark the safest area to swim.
Before entering the water, make sure to read the safety signs between the flags. If you have any doubts, don't hesitate to ask a surf lifesaver for advice on local swimming and surfing conditions.
Remember, inexperienced swimmers should not go alone and children should always be supervised by an adult, even with surf lifesavers present.
Apply plenty of SPF 50+ sunscreen, preferably a reef-safe brand to protect not just your skin, but our marine life as well.
Please please please don’t swim in the sea at night. Just don’t. We can’t see you and you can’t see the rip.
