Daily from 10.00am to 6.00pm between June 17th and August 13 the Lifeguards are on duty. They are stationed at five observation towers and on foot all along the beach. Totally there are 14 qualified Lifeguards with VHF radios, beach ambulances, two smaller rescue boats and a larger rescue craft plus a transfer van fitted with life support equipment. On top of the observation towers flags are hauled as indication that the tower is manned.
Yellow flag means the guard is on duty, Red flag indicates strong undertow.
Warning, please respect these warnings. The undertow is very strong, and every year accidents happen. Remember the lifeguards are there to protect you so please help them by parking legally to allow them access to all areas. The Lifeguards even offer a swim school at 10.00 am daily during the month of July. Lifegaurd day Exhibition of equipment and rescue technics by the lifegaurds, coastgaurd, marines, police and paramedics.