Too many tourists arrive at the beach on foot and depart in a body bag! This is because they do not grow up on the beach and do not know how to read the surf! The best advice that anyone can be given is "only swim between the flags!"
The red and yellow flags mark the safest part of the beach to swim, and it is also the area constantly under surveillance by the lifesavers/lifeguards. Volunteer lifesavers and professional lifeguards patrol beaches. Some beaches are patrolled by lifeguards all year round.
Australian standard signs are used at beaches to provide information, warn people of hazards and to regulate particular activity. If unsure of what particular signs mean, then ask the duty lifeguard or lifesaver.
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