Thankfully, it’s easy to practice smart ocean safety in Newport Beach. Follow these 7 tips, and you and your crew can enjoy your beach day confidently and, most importantly, safely. Tip #1: Follow the Flags on the Lifeguard Tower You may have seen the green, yellow, and red flags flying above Newport’s lifeguard towers. Lifeguards use these colored flags to quickly communicate current ocean conditions, so beachgoers can make more informed decisions when deciding to swim or not. The flag colors work like a traffic light, so are easy to remember. Green Flag: Small waves. Rip currents may
