Flag System
Green Flag - Low Hazard
Green flags represents generally calm surf and currents. Swim with usual caution.
Yellow Flag - Medium Hazard
Yellow flags represent moderate surf and/or currents. Swim with extra caution.
Red Flag - High Hazard
Red flags represent high surf and/or strong currents.
Double Red Flag
Swimming and wading during double red flags in the Gulf is prohibited in Escambia County. Click here for more information.
Purple Flag - Stinging Marine Life
Purple flags are flown when jellyfish, Portuguese man o' war, etc. are present. Exercise caution when in the water and/or along the shoreline.
Flag Warning System
The colored flags flying at Pensacola Beach are surf warning flags. Our flags are posted at the following locations: south of the Bob Sikes Toll Bridge, next to the Casino Beach Pavilion, on the Gulf Fishing Pier, one mile east of Portofino Island Resort, Park East, Park West, and at all lifeguard towers. The absence of surf warning flags does not assure water safety. Please always use your best judgment when determining whether you should swim. Only strong swimmers should enter the Gulf.
