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Swim Safety

Swimming is great at all times of the year. Surf Lifesavers supervise swimmers at the beach and their advice must be followed.

• Always swim or surf at patrolled beaches.
• Always swim between the red and yellow flags.
• Always swim under supervision.
• Read and obey the signs.
• If you are unsure of surf conditions, ask a lifeguard.
• Do not venture out far if swimming in a yellow flagged area. Yellow flags mean Caution.
• Do not swim alone or at beaches that are not patrolled by lifesavers.
• Do not swim directly after a meal.
• Do not swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Do not swim if the beach is closed. Red flags will indicate Danger.
• Never run or dive in the water, even if you have checked before as water conditions can change.
• If you get into trouble in the water, stay calm. Raise one arm to signal for help, float and wait for assistance.
• Learn how to spot a rip and keep clear of it. A rip can be spotted by the presence of sand coloured or rippled water moving out to sea when the water on either side is generally cleaner.
• The waves may also be larger and breaking further out to sea on both sides of the rip.
• If you are caught in a rip, swim diagonally across it rather than struggling against it.
• Keep the beach clean, put your rubbish in a bin and keep off the duned areas. They are there to preserve the beach environment.