Aussie Surfa - The surf guide. Melanie Lumsden-Ablan

      During Summer the UV INDEX can some-times reach up to 20 in some places! Conditions like this mean you’ll begin to BURN in less than FIVE minutes.

      UV INDEX 0-2 = LOW (GREEN)

       NO PROTECTION required, except very

       fair skin, use Sunscreen & Sunglasses.

      UV INDEX 3-5 = MODERATE (YELLOW)

       USE PROTECTION from Index 3-5 & up.

       Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Clothing & Hat.

      UV INDEX 6-7 = HIGH (ORANGE)

       Sunglasses, Sunscreen SPF 30.

       Wear sun protective clothing.

       Wide-brim hat. AVOID peak sun hours.

      UV INDEX 8-10 = VERY HIGH (DARK RED)

       Follow same as 6-7 Index, but take

       EXTRA care, skin will burn QUICKLY.

      UV INDEX 11+ = EXTREME (VIOLET)

       TAKE ALL PRECAUTIONS.

       Wear Sunglasses and use Sunscreen,

       Full body cover (long-sleeve shirt+pants) Wide brim hat & stay OUT of the sun.