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Get to Know the Beach Flag Warning System on Alabama's Beaches
25900 Perdido Beach Blvd
Orange Beach, AL
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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. Within the corporate city limits of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, it is illegal to enter the Gulf of Mexico when two red flags are displayed.
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Yellow Flags Flying? Be Sure to Exercise Caution.
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22250 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL
Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Beach goers are urged to exercise caution.
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Purple Flags Flying? Watch for Jellyfish!
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Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
Purple Flags are for the presence of Jellyfish. Please swim with caution. Purple Flags are an occupying flag. Please note the other flag being flown to be aware of surf conditions.
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Red Flags Flying? Best to Stay on Shore.
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
Single Red Flags represent High Hazard with High Surf and Strong Currents. For your safety, we ask that you stay on the shore.
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Double Red Flags Flying? Do NOT Enter the Gulf.
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Orange Beach, AL
Double Red Flags represent Gulf waters are closed to the public due to potentially life-threatening rip currents and dangerous surf. Disobeying Double Red Flags could lead to arrest or fine. It is illegal to enter the Gulf of Mexico within the corporate limits of either city when two red flags are displayed.
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Know Before You Go With Daily Beach Condition Updates.
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Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
Click the links below to visit our website to view daily beach conditions or Sign up to receive daily beach conditions and warning flag status by texting ALBEACHES to 888777. At the end of your vacation, opt out of the text alerts by texting STOP.
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Swipe Up For More Information on How to Play it Safe on Alabama's Beaches and Daily Surf Conditions.
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
PLAY IT SAFE Before heading out to the beach, check for current beach conditions to ensure you have a safe and fun experience. GET DAILY SURF CONDITIONS BY TEXT Sign up to receive daily beach conditions and warning flag status by texting ALBEACHES to 888777. At the end of your vacation, opt out of the text alerts by texting STOP.