Rough seas alert! Double red flags signal danger for swimmers around Maltese beaches
The beaches closed for swimming are Għajn Tuffieha, Ġnejna, Balluta Bay and Fond Għadir
Due to the current windy conditions around the islands, Malta Red Cross have issued a Flag Update with four beaches around Malta marked closed for swimming with a double red flag, which warns people not to enter the sea at all costs. The beaches to avoid are Għajn Tuffieha, Ġnejna, Balluta Bay and Fond Għadir beach in Sliema.
Red flags, signifying high hazard, fly at two more beaches which should also be avoided, namely the popular Golden Bay and Qawra Point. This signifies that swimming is strongly discouraged at these bays.
If you still feel like a swim, despite the wind, the beaches marked safe to swim at with green flags are Mellieha Bay (Għadira), St George’s Bay in St Julians, Fajtata Bay in Marsaskala, and St George’s Bay and Pretty Bay, both in Birzebbuġa.
Malta Red Cross is urging caution to all over these windy days, encouraging people to avoid swimming in rough seas, following the instructions of lifeguards at all times, and staying informed about weather updates and beach conditions – one can do so by following the Malta Red Cross Facebook page.
Stay safe out there!