With summer just around the corner, Northern Beaches patrolled beaches are open for business, with their red and yellow flags for beach goers ready to mark patrolled areas to swim.
Council lifeguards and Surf Life Saving volunteers will be paying special attention to these areas.
Last year over 13 million people visited our stunning local beaches. Lifeguards and lifesavers carried out over 2,000 rescues and attended to 7,364 first aid cases.
They are also kept busy directing swimmers to stay between the flags and away from rips.
Enjoy this summer’s beach weather – but remember to swim between the flags and always listen to lifeguards and lifesavers.
Visit Northern Beaches Council website for more information on beach safety.