Gold Coast Surf Safety
Swim Between the Flags
Red and Yellow Flags Supervised swimming area - safe to swim Red Flags Beach closed - do not swim Blue Flags Area safe for boardriding - do not swim Yellow Flags Hazards in water - see sign for details Red and White Quartered Flags Emergency evacuation - leave the water
The Gold Coast has some of Australia’s most celebrated swimming beaches, secluded coves, surfing spots, and bikini-filled hangouts. Where ever you are along the Gold Coast’s famous 50 kilometres of rolling surf and sand, our iconic Surf Lifesavers and Lifeguards will be patrolling a spot close by. Be sure to look for them when choosing your place on the beach, and always swim between the red and yellow flags.
