More lifeguards will be on duty along the beach line in Brevard and Volusia Counties for the weekend's holiday crowds.
- Area lifeguards increasing patrols at the beach
- Most beaches expected to reach capacity during the Fourth of July weekend
- Lifeguards urging beachgoers to be aware of flag warnings
As of Sunday morning, there were no warnings issued from beach patrol officials in Cocoa Beach.
However, if you see a red flag waving at the beach, that means there is high surf and strong currents.
Brevard County Beach Control says it is already seeing crowds swarm to the beaches.
In fact, lifeguards estimate most local beaches reach capacity this weekend.
Lifeguards have added extra patrols at Cocoa Beach Pier, Lori Wilson Park and Spessard Holland Park.
"It will be person to person, tent to tent with very little wiggle room," said Brevard County Ocean Rescue Chief Eisen Witcher.
Lifeguards want to encourage everyone to not only swim near a lifeguard, but to keep an eye out for children with you. They said it is very easy to lose members of your party when the beaches get crowded.
For those wanting to go to the beach in Volusia County, officials say beachgoers should be aware of rough conditions.
On Saturday, there were two ocean rescues in Daytona Beach. Yellow flags were flying at the beaches across Volusia County to warn people of moderate rip currents.