What are the beach safety points?
Swimming Safely at the Beach Always swim in a lifeguarded area. Never swim alone, regardless of your age or level of swimming skills. Keep within your fitness and swimming capabilities. Be aware of weather and water conditions and heed warnings. Always swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches. Look for signs at the entrance to the beach for local information. Always swim with someone else. Never swim after drinking alcohol or taking drugs.