What the symbols mean

The Safeswim website uses colour-coded pins to alert users of health and safety risks in relation to current and predicted swimming conditions.

Water quality pins

Suitable for swimming

Suitable for swimming

Good water quality.

Swimming not advised

Swimming not advised

Water quality is currently unsuitable for swimming.

Swimming not advised

Swimming not advised

Long term public health warning. Water quality at this location is consistently poor and unsuitable for swimming.

Do not swim

Do not swim

Wastewater overflow nearby.

Water quality information is temporarily unavailable

Water quality information is temporarily unavailable

Water quality information is not available at this location

Water quality information is not available at this location

Water safety-related pins

Lifeguards not currently on duty

Lifeguards not currently on duty

Lifeguards currently on duty

Lifeguards currently on duty

Dangerous Conditions

Dangerous Conditions

The flagged area is closed due to dangerous conditions. Swimmers are strongly advised not to enter the water.

Swimming not advised

Swimming not advised

Exercise caution

Exercise caution

Swimmers are advised to take care.

Other pins

Information

Information

Other information or advisories.