Beach Safety Division

911 C.R. 393 S.
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
850-267-1298

Trained, Certified Lifeguard Tower Locations

starting March 7th and ending the September 27, 2009

In 2005, the State of Florida adopted and enacted into law the Beach Flag Warning System. This is the flag system you see across the Beaches of South Walton.

It is extremely important to monitor the beach flag warning system. Dangerous rip currents may exist in the water, but provide no visible indication from shore; i.e. large waves. This is especially true on our 26 miles of beach.

Flag colors are determined by the most dangerous surf or rip conditions within the county’s beaches and the appropriate color flag or flags are flown at each beach access. Therefore, the conditions at the beach where you are visiting may appear less dangerous than the beach flags that are flying.

Why doesn’t the SWFD fly a purple flag when there are red flag conditions?
When you are on the beaches of South Walton you will not see a purple flag flying during red flag surf conditions. This is because swimmers should not be entering the water under any circumstances when a red beach flag is flying. Flying a purple flag (which indicates marine pests, dangerous fish, etc.) in conjunction with a red flag can be confusing to our residents and guests and could possibly encourage them to enter the water during red flag conditions.

The South Walton Beach Safety Division is constantly monitoring the water conditions and weather forecast to provide the most accurate and timely water and surf information possible. Please remember to use caution at all times.

Tower 1
South Orange Street Beach Access
SWFD Zone 1 / Inlet Beach

Tower 2
Bramble Grove Beach Access
SWFD Zone 2 / Seagrove Beach

Tower 3
Van Ness butler Beach Access
SWFD Zone 2 / Seaside

Tower 4
Blue Mountain Beach Access*
SWFD Zone 3 / Blue Mountain Beach
*to be open in late Spring 2008

Tower 5
Gulf View Heights Beach Access
SWFD Zone 3 / Santa Rosa Beach

Tower 6
Ed Walline Beach Access
SWFD Zone 3 / Santa Rosa Beach

Tower 7
Dune Allen Beach Access
SWFD Zone 3 / Santa Rosa Beach

Tower 8
Pompano Joe’s Beach Access
SWFD Zone 5 / Miramar Beach

for a printed location of towers, click HERE
for a printable beach safety flyer click HERE
"Seemore" The Safety Crab - click HERE