Beach Flags: Beach Conditions

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO. Beach Flags gives you a quick look at current conditions for beaches near your location or anywhere in the United States. ⁎ Check important beach and swimming conditions in one place, including: • Rip current risk • Beach flag and swimming conditions • Air temperature • Water temperature • Wave height • Wind conditions • UV index • Weather forecast • Nearby beaches Beach Flags uses information from the National Weather Service and NOAA Surf Zone Forecasts where available, along with other weather and beach-condition data. Find the beach that's right for you. Use your location to find nearby beaches, or search other areas before you travel. Beach Flags is designed to give you the information you need quickly, without digging through complicated weather reports. Stay informed when conditions change. Where available, Beach Flags can notify you when swimming or beach conditions change. Beach and water conditions can change quickly. Always follow posted beach warnings, lifeguards, local authorities and beach closures. Beach Flags — Know Before You Go. ⁎ Rip current risk forecasts are not available for all U.S. coastlines. At this time, National Weather Service rip current risk forecasts are not available for portions of the West Coast, including Northern California, Oregon and Washington, or for Hawaii. Beach Flags features that depend on these forecasts may therefore be unavailable in those areas.