Beach warning flags are posted at all public beach areas in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Gulf State Park. Conditions are monitored throughout the day. Please remember that the absence of red flags does not assure safe conditions.

Please remember that the absence of beach flags does not constitute safe swimming conditions. Please note: Within the corporate limits of Gulf Shores, it is ILLEGAL to enter the Gulf of Mexico when double red flags are flying.

Single red flag indicates dangerous conditions, proceed with caution. Purple flags indicate dangerous marine life possibly nearby. Yellow flags indicate medium hazard and moderate surf conditions.

A single red flag means a high hazard with high surf and/or strong currents. A yellow flag means a medium hazard with moderate surf and/or currents. A green flag means a low hazard with calm conditions, but it’s still wise to exercise caution.

Mar 10, 2024 · Before you head to the Florida and Alabama Beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, it is very important that you know and understand the beach flag warning system so that you can stay safe!

Mar 3, 2023 · The U.S. National Weather Service put together a graph linking beach flag alerts for nearly every beach along the Northern Gulf Coast.

Jun 17, 2024 · Red Beach Flag: High hazard with high surf and/or strong currents. Double Red Flags: Water is closed to the public. Entering the Gulf of Mexico is illegal within the corporate limits of either city when two red flags are displayed.

4 days ago · The warning flag color for Pensacola Beach on Thursday, March 6 is yellow. ... At Pensacola Beach, a red flag means wading and swimming is prohibited in the Gulf of Mexico. Double red flag: ...

Feb 15, 2024 · Yellow Flag means moderate surf and /or currents. - Medium Hazard. Purple Flag means to exercise caution - Marine Pests are present. Single Red Flag means high surf and/or strong current - High Hazard. Double Red Flag means it is illegal to enter the Gulf of Mexico within the corporate limits of either city when two red flags are displayed ...

Jul 9, 2024 · How to check daily Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Beach Flags. There are a few different ways you can get the daily beach report including: Look for flags - Check to see what color the beach flags are before you walk onto the beach. The same beach flag warning system is for Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.