At last check, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 18 beach closures due to excessive bacteria.

Current Pensacola Beach flag: Yellow — There are moderate surf and current conditions. Swimmers should use extra caution when heading into the water. Local beaches spanning from Dauphin Island, ...

Elevated bacteria levels have caused issues at numerous Chicago-area beaches Monday, including several closures in McHenry ...

As beaches officially open for the summer, Toronto Public Health is advising people to be cautious at a few city beaches. ...

Rip currents pose the greatest threat to swimmers, but beachgoers should also be careful about wildlife and sun exposure.

Along the Gulf Coast rip currents, not wave height, post the gravest threat to beachgoers. Here's what you need to know.

Galveston’s Flag Warning System gives you a fast, visual way to know how safe the water is for swimming or what might be ...

A new season brings a new flag system for Corolla Beach Rescue. The agency will be raising two red flags when the ocean is ...

Beach safety officials warn that dangerous marine life - specifically early-arriving jellyfish - are creating painful ...