Duluth Fire Department Issues Warning to Swimmers

Dangerous Conditions Prompt Swim Warning in Duluth

Due to the High Risk of Rip Currents Friday, the Duluth Fire Department has issued a warning for dangerous swimming conditions for Park Point beaches effective until 10 a.m. Saturday.

This warning means that wind and wave conditions can support rip currents.

Rip currents are life-threatening to anyone entering the water. 

Stay out of the water regardless of your swimming experience.

There are currently no lifeguards at Park Point and red flags are flying along the beach to indicate the dangerous swimming condition.

Flag locations are: 12th St beach, Lafayette Square, and Park Point beach.

More information on conditions and rip currents can be found by visiting the Park Point Beach website.