Beach and Surf Patrol has sent a flag status update: Flags are now Single RED today, August 17, 2019. We’ll update our status the next time Beach and Surf Patrol report a change in flag color. Always remember to verify the actual flag at the beach before entering the water!

There have been at least 10 drownings so far in 2019. Always be careful and respect the warning flags.

It can sometimes be a few hours before the flags are changed on this end of the beach, depending on which end of the beach they start updating the flags.

With a Single Red flag, the Beach & Surf Patrol will not force you to leave the water, but the water is hazardous at Single Red, so keep the kids and weak swimmers out of the water, and exercise an abundance of caution.

Always swim with caution and remember, an absence of flags doesn’t mean the water is safe.

More Beach Flag Resources

• Check out the beach cam at Sandpiper Beacon…you can usually see the current beach flag on the left side of the screen.
• The beach cam near the Edgewater rotates and shows different views of the beach and resort…in one of the views, you can see the current beach flag.
• Sign Up to Receive Text Alerts When the Beach Flag Changes
• Overview of the Beach Flag Warning System

Beach and Surf Patrol Update: the flag status has been changed to YELLOW, today, July 21, 2019. We’re moving back  in the right direction. Next stop… green!

Always remember that you have to check the actual flag at the beach before entering the water!  Remember to always swim with caution and, an absence of flags DOES NOT mean the water is safe.

Depending on what end of the beach they start on, it can sometimes be a few hours before the flags are changed on this end of the beach.

More Beach Flag Resources

• Sign Up to Receive Text Alerts When the Beach Flag Changes
• Overview of the Beach Flag Warning System
• Check out the beach cam at Sandpiper Beacon…you can usually see the beach flag on the left side of the screen.

Flag status update from Beach and Surf Patrol: Flags are now Single RED today, July 15, 2019. We’ll update our status the next time Beach and Surf Patrol report a change in flag color. Always remember to verify the actual flag at the beach before entering the water!

There have 3 near drownings this year at Pier Park during the Double Red Flag Status — so respect the flag status and don’t take chances!

Depending on what end of the beach they start on, it can sometimes be a few hours before the flags are changed on this end of the beach.

With a Single Red flag, the Beach & Surf Patrol will not force you to leave the water, but the water is hazardous at Single Red, so keep the kids and weak swimmers out of the water, and exercise an abundance of caution.

Always swim with caution and remember, an absence of flags doesn’t mean the water is safe.

More Beach Flag Resources

• Check out the beach cam at Sandpiper Beacon…you can usually see the current beach flag on the left side of the screen.
• The beach cam near the Edgewater rotates and shows different views of the beach and resort…in one of the views, you can see the current beach flag.
• Sign Up to Receive Text Alerts When the Beach Flag Changes
• Overview of the Beach Flag Warning System

Double RED Flags in Effect

The Beach and Surf Patrol sent a new update. They report that the Beach Flags are pushed up  to DOUBLE RED today, July 11, 2019. The gulf is closed. Thanks a lot, potential tropical storm Barry! STAY SAFE, STAY OUT OF THE WATER!

DOUBLE RED is extremely dangerous and should be strictly observed. There was a drowning on June, 22 during DOUBLE RED conditions. This is no joke! Please stay out of the water during DOUBLE RED condition!!!

We’ll update our flag notice the next time the Beach and Surf Patrol issue a change in flag status. On the bright side … it can only get better! Always remember to check the actual flag at the beach before entering the water.

Depending on what end of the beach they start on, it can sometimes be a few hours before the flags are changed on this end of the beach.

With a DOUBLE Red flag, STAY OUT OF THE WATER!

An absence of flags doesn’t mean the water is safe.

More Beach Flag Resources

• Sign Up to Receive Text Alerts When the Beach Flag Changes
• Overview of the Beach Flag Warning System

Update from Beach and Surf Patrol: the flag status has been changed to YELLOW, today, June 26, 2019. We’re moving back  in the right direction. Next stop… green!

Always remember that you have to check the actual flag at the beach before entering the water!  Remember to always swim with caution and, an absence of flags DOES NOT mean the water is safe.

Depending on what end of the beach they start on, it can sometimes be a few hours before the flags are changed on this end of the beach.

More Beach Flag Resources

• Sign Up to Receive Text Alerts When the Beach Flag Changes
• Overview of the Beach Flag Warning System
• Check out the beach cam at Sandpiper Beacon…you can usually see the beach flag on the left side of the screen.