Family Newquay

Know your flags

When on the beaches, make sure you listen to any instructions given by the lifeguards. It is also important to recognise and understand the 3 commonly seen flags on the UK’s beaches:

Download the RNLI beach safety leaflet here

Safe bathing flag

Bathing Flag – safe to swim between the two flags that look like this

Surfing flag

Surfing Flag – an area has been marked by use for surfing craft. Avoid for your own safety

Danger flag

Danger Flag – Never enter the water when you see this flag

RNLI swim safe

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