Beach Safety News - News and Information for Beach Safety by PVDN

Red flags prohibit water entry at every Puerto Vallarta beach as one to two meter waves persist even while Genevieve weakens offshore.

Puerto Vallarta expands beach and road patrols after rescues, a fatal boat accident, rough surf and rain-related highway hazards.

Puerto Vallarta lifeguards report 11 summer rescues after four swimmers entered Playa de Oro while red and purple flags were posted.

Five Puerto Vallarta beach zones remain closed to swimming while yellow flags urge caution along ten other stretches of coast.

Navy rescue swimmers brought a tourist ashore at Los Muertos Beach after strong surf swept her out. She sustained minor abrasions.

Elevated surf and rip currents remain a concern at Puerto Vallarta beaches, with stronger coastwide waves possible Sunday.

Puerto Vallarta lifeguards have joined red-tide surveillance, but officials have not announced a current bloom or new beach closure.

Hotels in Puerto Vallarta are being told to keep lifeguards on duty, replace warning signs and report crocodile sightings immediately.

Jalisco Alerta will add real-time crocodile sighting notices for Puerto Vallarta as rainy-season movement raises beach safety concerns.

Five Puerto Vallarta beach areas closed to swimming Wednesday as red and purple flags warned of hazardous wildlife and unsafe conditions.

Puerto Vallarta says seven beaches will gain Blue Flag status in August, though names, timelines and operating details remain undisclosed.

Waves may reach 2.5 metres along Puerto Vallarta’s coast Monday, raising risks near beaches, river mouths and small boats.

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