Beachsafe 5.0.0

For those planning a coastal road trip, on holiday, or simply in search of the perfect beach, the Beachsafe app serves as a valuable resource. Developed by Surf Life Saving Australia, this application enables users to quickly locate nearby beaches while providing essential information on local conditions.

The Beachsafe app offers a comprehensive overview including beach locations, weather updates, surf conditions, and potential hazards, as well as the facilities available at Australian beaches. A particularly noteworthy feature is the listing of current lifesaving services at each beach, allowing users to identify the nearest patrolled areas. Additionally, the app provides expert guidance on vital safety topics such as rip currents, flag signals, wave conditions, and marine life.

SLSA advises that swimming should take place at patrolled beaches, specifically between the red and yellow flags.

App Features

• Find a beach:
  • Use your device’s GPS to locate nearby beaches.
  • Access a map view for quick navigation.
  • Search by town, city, region, or specific beach.
  • Save preferred beaches for easy access.
• Patrol service information:
  • Easily verify if a beach is currently patrolled by surf lifesavers or lifeguards.
  • Utilize the future search function to determine when a beach will be patrolled.
• Conditions:
  • Access detailed weather forecasts.
  • View tide information.
  • Check swell and wind forecasts.
• Hazards:
  • Review a beach’s hazard rating.
  • Read expert summaries of each beach focusing on safety concerns.
  • Observe hazard alerts for patrolled beaches regarding risks such as rip currents and marine threats.
• Surf Safety:
  • Learn how to identify and navigate rip currents.
  • Utilize lifeguard recommendations for safe practices.
  • Understand flags and signage using insightful resources.
  • Access information about waves, weather conditions, surf skills, marine creatures, and first aid advice.

The Beachsafe app was developed in partnership with SLSA's dedicated beach safety website beachsafe.org.au. For those who find this application beneficial and wish to support Surf Life Saving Australia and its 160,000 volunteers, please consider visiting this link.

Your safety at the beach is paramount—consider using Beachsafe for informed decision-making while enjoying Australia's coastlines.