Beach Guides
Beach Flags & Their Meaning
Best Western: Siesta Key Concierge Corner
Spring 2021
Green Flags
This flag means that waters are calm and you are good to go to the beach! They expect it to be a great day to go swimming
Yellow Flags
Moderate surf and/or currents. Please use caution when swimming
Red Flags
Don't ignore! High surf and/or strong currents, dangerous swimming conditions A double red flag means that the beach is closed due to those hazardous conditions. Do not go swimming.
Purple Flags
Dangerous or hazardous marine life present
Pay attention to the flags
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