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Stay in the know!
Whether your idea of a perfect beach day is catching rays while sinking your toes in the sand or riding our Gulf waves, we want you to be in the know before you come to our piece of paradise.
Beach Safety
Stay in the know before you go to our beautiful area beaches, and understand what our beach warning flags denote about water conditions:
- Two Red Flags: Water Closed to Public One Red Flag: High Hazard, High Surf and / or Strong Currents Yellow Flag: Medium Hazard, Moderate Surf and / or Currents Green Flag: Low Hazard, Calm Conditions, Exercise Caution Purple Flag: Dangerous Marine Life
- Two Red Flags: Water Closed to Public One Red Flag: High Hazard, High Surf and / or Strong Currents Yellow Flag: Medium Hazard, Moderate Surf and / or Currents Green Flag: Low Hazard, Calm Conditions, Exercise Caution Purple Flag: Dangerous Marine Life
- Two Red Flags: Water Closed to Public One Red Flag: High Hazard, High Surf and / or Strong Currents Yellow Flag: Medium Hazard, Moderate Surf and / or Currents Green Flag: Low Hazard, Calm Conditions, Exercise Caution Purple Flag: Dangerous Marine Life
- Two Red Flags: Water Closed to Public One Red Flag: High Hazard, High Surf and / or Strong Currents Yellow Flag: Medium Hazard, Moderate Surf and / or Currents Green Flag: Low Hazard, Calm Conditions, Exercise Caution Purple Flag: Dangerous Marine Life
- Two Red Flags: Water Closed to Public One Red Flag: High Hazard, High Surf and / or Strong Currents Yellow Flag: Medium Hazard, Moderate Surf and / or Currents Green Flag: Low Hazard, Calm Conditions, Exercise Caution Purple Flag: Dangerous Marine Life
Extreme Weather & Storm Circumstances
Lifeguards on our area beaches are trained to watch for lightning and will close the beach when it is determined that it is a threat. You will hear a whistle blast and see a double red flag on the lifeguard tower letting you know it is time to stay out of the water and seek shelter.
For the latest information on any given case of extreme weather, visit the Bradenton Area Emergency Planning page for the latest updates on any current emergency situation.
Play beyond the beach!
From island to mainland, there’s always something new and exciting to discover: artistic communities and cultural events, family fun, adrenaline-packed adventure, historic outposts, or simply another beautiful sugar-white sand beach to sink your toes into.