12 Aug 2025
SWFD lifeguards are changing beach flags on 8/12/25 to RED and PURPLE for high surf hazards and jellyfish present in South Walton. ππ©
Stay close to shore and near a lifeguard at all times. Remember #KneeDeepIsTooDeep, stay hydrated, and wear plenty of SPF.
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29 Jun 2025
High surf hazards and stinging marine life are present 6/29/25, SWFD lifeguards are flying red and purple flags. π©πͺΌβ οΈ
Stay close to shore and near a lifeguard. #KneeDeepIsTooDeep today. Use warm water, not ice, to relieve the pain of a sting.
Be safe out there!
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29 Jun 2025
High surf hazards and stinging marine life are present Sunday, June 29, SWFD lifeguards are flying red and purple flags. π©πͺΌβ οΈ
Stay close to shore and near a lifeguard at all times. #KneeDeepIsTooDeep today.
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20 Jun 2025
High surf hazards and stinging marine life are present Friday, June 20, lifeguards are changing beach flags to RED and PURPLE.
Can you spot the rip current(s) in the photo below? We have already responded to several surf-related calls today. Remember #KneeDeepIsTooDeep.
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18 Jun 2025
High surf hazards and stinging marine life are present Wednesday, June 18, @swfdinfo lifeguards are flying red and purple flags.
Stay close to shore and near a lifeguard at all times. Rip currents will sweep even a strong swimmer out to sea.
#KneeDeepIsTooDeep π©
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7 Jun 2025
High surf hazards and stinging marine life persist Saturday, June 7, SWFD Lifeguards are flying red and purple flags.
Remember #KneeDeepIsTooDeep, rip currents are dangerous even for strong swimmers. If you experience a sting, use warm water (not ice) for pain relief.
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6 Jun 2025
High surf hazards and stinging marine life are present Friday, June 6, SWFD Lifeguards are flying red and purple flags.
Rip currents threaten even strong swimmers!
Stay near a lifeguard at all times and remember #KneeDeepIsTooDeep.
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21 May 2025
High surf hazards with the potential for severe weather have led to SWFD lifeguards changing beach flags to SINGLE RED 5/21/25π©π
Be extremely careful, stay near a lifeguard at all times, and remember #KneeDeepIsTooDeep.
Keep an eye on the weather and have a safe day!
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14 May 2025
High surf hazards and dangerous rip currents are present 5/14/25, @swfdinfo lifeguards are flying single red flags.
Stay close to shore and near a lifeguard. Remember #KneeDeepIsTooDeep. Rip currents will sweep even experienced swimmers out to sea.
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13 May 2025
High surf hazards and dangerous rip currents are present 5/13/25 @swfdinfo lifeguards are flying single red flags. π©π
Remember #KneeDeepIsTooDeep . Stay close to shore and near a lifeguard.
If you see a swimmer in distress, alert the nearest lifeguard or call 911.
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7 May 2025
SWFD lifeguards have changed beach flags to red and purple late Wednesday, May 7, due to increasing swell size and surf hazards with stinging marine life.
Stay safe and remember #KneeDeepIsTooDeep as you swim near a lifeguard.
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20 Apr 2025
High surf hazards and dangerous rip currents are present Easter Sunday (April 20). SWFD lifeguards are flying SINGLE RED flags π©π
Stay close to shore and near a lifeguard at all times. Remember #KneeDeepIsTooDeep!
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2 Apr 2025
SWFD lifeguards are flying RED and PURPLE flags for high surf hazards and stinging marine life 4/2/25. ππ©
Can you spot the rip currents in the photo? Stay close to shore and near a lifeguard at all times. Remember #KneeDeepIsTooDeep.
Stay hydrated, wear SPF, and be SAFE!
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20 Mar 2025
SWFD lifeguards are changing beach flags to single red 3/20/25 for high surf hazards and dangerous rip currents. π©π
Remember #KneeDeepIsTooDeep, stay close to shore and near a lifeguard. Always stay hydrated and apply plenty of SPF.
Be safe out there.
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6 Mar 2025
Lifeguards are changing beach flags to single red for Thursday afternoon, March 6. Surf hazards are lessening, but the strong rip current threat remains. ππ©
Beach conditions are also very windy with cool temperatures.
#KneeDeepIsTooDeep, please stay close to shore. Be safe.
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29 Dec 2024
High surf and strong rip currents are present Sunday, Dec. 29, SWFD Beach Safety is flying single red flags! π©ππ
Just because itβs sunny doesnβt mean itβs safe to enter the water, please stay close to shore and remember #KneeDeepIsTooDeep.
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26 Nov 2024
SWFD lifeguards are changing beach flags on Tuesday, Nov. 26, to SINGLE RED for building surf hazards and rip currents.
Stay close to shore, remember #KneeDeepIsTooDeep. During the off-season, lifeguards conduct patrols and 911 call response, but are not in towers.
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2 Nov 2024
SWFD lifeguards are flying red and purple flags on Saturday, Nov. 2, for high surf hazards and stinging marine life.
#KneeDeepIsTooDeep. Use warm water to relieve the pain of a sting.
Lifeguards are patrolling the beach 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Be safe today!
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29 Oct 2024
Surf hazards are building on October 29. SWFD lifeguards are changing beach flags to RED and PURPLE. ππ©πͺΌ
Stay close to shore and near a lifeguard.
Remember #KneeDeepIsTooDeep.
Use warm water to relieve the pain of a sting.
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9 Oct 2024
SWFD lifeguards are flying red and purple flags on Wednesday, Oct. 9, for high surf hazards and stinging marine life. ππ©πͺΌ
Stay close to shore and near a lifeguard at all times. Rip currents can sweep even strong swimmers out to sea. Respect the open water!
#KneeDeepIsTooDeep
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