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VISITOR INFORMATION

KnowBefore You Go

Helpful tips to get the most out of your coastal vacation

B E AC H F L AG S :

Green: Calm conditions, low
hazard, safe to swim.
Carolina Beach
Yellow: Moderate surf and/or
currents, caution advised.
SOME IDEAS: Red: Strong surf and/or currents,
Heading to the beach or park? swimming not recommended.
Bring a bag for trash pickup. Double Red: Beach is closed
Find alternatives to solo-driven cars, to swimming.

like WAVE, Wilmington’s public Purple: Presence of dangerous
transportation system. Or rent a bicycle marine life, such as jellyfish.
to get around town or a golf cart if you’re
staying at one of the beach towns. Quartered Black & White:
Used in pairs. Swimmers are

Leave no trace: stay off the dunes, allowed between the flags –
protected sea turtle nests, and fill in surfing is prohibited.
holes that you dig.
Black: No lifeguard on duty.
FOR SWIMMERS, SURFERS, RIVER
PADDLERS, ANGLERS AND MORE:
Check the Tides:
tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov
Check the Winds: sailflow.com
Lifeguards are on duty for your safety
Memorial Day through Labor Day on noaa.gov sailflow.com
our island beaches.
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