beach day into a painful memory.
Let me break down everything you need to know about the purple flag—what it means, what marine pests to watch for, and how to protect yourself and your family.
The Beach Flag System: A Quick Refresher
Before we dive into purple, let’s review the standard flag system used on most public beaches in the United States.
Flag Color Meaning What You Should Do
Green Calm conditions, low hazard Safe swimming. Still exercise normal caution.
Yellow Moderate conditions, medium hazard Swim with caution. Weak swimmers
