San Diego Beach Status

The Department of Environmental Health has issued a GENERAL ADVISORY for the coastal waters of San Diego County due to contamination by urban runoff following rain. Swimmers, surfers, and other ocean users are warned that levels of bacteria can rise significantly in ocean waters, especially near storm drains, creeks, rivers, and lagoon outlets that discharge urban runoff. Activities such as swimming, surfing and diving should be avoided for 72 hours following rain. [The most recent significant rain occurred on April 13 ]. The GENERAL ADVISORY for urban runoff contamination applies to beaches from San Onofre State Beach south to Border Field and including Mission Bay and San Diego Bay. While many coastal outlets are posted with permanent metal warning signs, additional temporary signs are not posted for General Advisories.

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The Department of Environmental Health has issued a GENERAL ADVISORY for the coastal waters of San Diego County due to contamination by urban runoff following rain. Swimmers, surfers, and other ocean users are warned that levels of bacteria can rise significantly in ocean waters, especially near storm drains, creeks, rivers, and lagoon outlets that discharge urban runoff. '''Activities such as swimming, surfing and diving should be avoided for 72 hours following rain. [The most recent significant rain occurred on April 13 ].''' The GENERAL ADVISORY for urban runoff contamination applies to beaches from San Onofre State Beach south to Border Field and including Mission Bay and San Diego Bay. While many coastal outlets are posted with permanent metal warning signs, additional temporary signs are not posted for General Advisories.

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Assigned by County of San Diego, updated {{beachupdate}}

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South County

The ocean shoreline from U.S. / Mexico border to the North End of Imperial Beach

Stations: Border Field State Park, the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge Shoreline and Imperial Beach Shoreline.

Status Since: Mar 17 April 10 (Imperial Beach).

Reason: Sewage-contaminated runoff from the Tijuana River

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Advisories:

Station: Children’s Pool

Status Since: Sept 1997

Reason: On-going contamination by harbor seals

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==Beach Status==

''Click on the beach name to get water quality data for the beach'' {| |bgcolor="springgreen"|Open||The most recent water sample data indicates water quality is safe for swimming |- |bgcolor="yellow"|Advisory||The County Dept of Environmental Health (DEH) advises against water contact based upon the most recent sample data, or as a pre-emptive warning for runoff. (no signs posted at beaches for rain runoff warnings) |- |bgcolor="red"|Closed||The County Dept of Environmental Health (DEH) advises against water contact based upon information indicating contamination by sewage. |- |}

{| border="1" cellpadding="2" !width="300"|Beach !width="100"|Status !width="300"|Reason !width="100"|Date Updated |- |[[EH-030|EH-030: Imperial Beach Pier: Imperial Beach]]||bgcolor="red"|Closure||Sewage-contaminated runoff from the Tijuana River||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-060|EH-060: Navy Fence: Coronado, North Beach]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-070|EH-070: Tidelands Park: San Diego Bay]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-080|EH-080: Glorietta Bay: San Diego Bay]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-090|EH-090: Silver Strand (bayside): San Diego Bay]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-120|EH-120: Bayside Park at J St: San Diego Bay]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-160|EH-160: Spanish Landing: San Diego Bay]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-200|EH-200: Shelter Island shoreline park: San Diego Bay]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-211|EH-211: Kellogg St. (Lawrence): San Diego Bay]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-250|EH-250: Grand Ave.: Pacific Beach]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-255|EH-255: P.B. Point, inside cove near storm drain: Tourmaline Surfing Park]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-280|EH-280: Playa Del Norte: Windansea]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-300|EH-300: Ravina St.(Horseshoes), near storm drain: La Jolla]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-303|EH-303: Coast Blvd gazebo: La Jolla]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-305|EH-305: South Casa beach: La Jolla]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-310|EH-310: Children's Pool: La Jolla]]||bgcolor="yellow"|Advisory||On-going contamination by harbor seals||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-350|EH-350: Scripps Pier, south side: La Jolla Shores]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-360|EH-360: 15th St., near storm drain: Del Mar]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-380|EH-380: San Dieguito River Beach: Del Mar]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-390|EH-390: Seascape Beach, near storm drain: Solana Beach]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-400|EH-400: Pipes: San Elijo State Beach]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-410|EH-410: Swami's, north of stairs: Swami's Park]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-420|EH-420: Cottonwood Creek outlet: Moonlight Beach]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-430|EH-430: Beacons Beach: Leucadia]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-440|EH-440: Batiquitos Lagoon outlet: South Carlsbad State Beach]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-455|EH-455: Warm Water Jetty: Carlsbad State Beach]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-460|EH-460: Tamarack Ave: Carlsbad State Beach]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-480|EH-480: Buena Vista Lagoon outlet: Carlsbad]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-490|EH-490: Wisconsin Street: Oceanside]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-500|EH-500: Camp del Mar: USMC Camp Pendleton]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-510|EH-510: Church's, San Onofre Creek outlet: USMC Camp Pendleton]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EH-520|EH-520: Trestles, San Mateo Creek outlet: San Onofre State Beach]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EN-010|EN-010: Poinsettia Lane: South Carlsbad State Beach]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EN-020|EN-020: Ponto Drive: South Carlsbad State Beach]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EN-030|EN-030: Encina Creek Outlet: South Carlsbad State Beach]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[EN-040|EN-040: Palomar Airport: South Carlsbad State Beach]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[FM-010|FM-010: San Diego River outlet/Dog Beach: Ocean Beach]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[FM-020|FM-020: Crystal Pier: Pacific Beach]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[FM-030|FM-030: Tourmaline Surf Park, near storm drain: Tourmaline Surfing Park]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[FM-050|FM-050: Bonair St., near storm drain: Windansea]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[FM-070|FM-070: La Jolla Cove: La Jolla]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[FM-080|FM-080: Ave De La Playa, near storm drian: La Jolla Shores]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[FM-090|FM-090: Black's Beach: Torrey Pines City Beach]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[FM-100|FM-100: Los Penasquitos Lagoon outlet: Torrey Pines State Beach]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain ||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[IB-010|IB-010: Border Fence, north side: Border Field State Park]]||bgcolor="red"|Closure||Sewage-contaminated runoff from the Tijuana River||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[IB-020|IB-020: Monument Rd: Border Field State Park]]||bgcolor="red"|Closure||Sewage-contaminated runoff from the Tijuana River||{{beachupdate}}

|- |[[IB-030|IB-030: Tijuana Rivermouth: Tijuana Slough National Wildlife]]||bgcolor="red"|Closure||Sewage-contaminated runoff from the Tijuana River||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[IB-040|IB-040: 3/4 mi. N of TJ River: Tijuana Slough National Wildlife]]||bgcolor="red"|Closure||Sewage-contaminated runoff from the Tijuana River||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[IB-050|IB-050: End of Seacoast Dr: Imperial Beach]]||bgcolor="red"|Closure||Sewage-contaminated runoff from the Tijuana River||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[IB-060|IB-060: Carnation Ave: Imperial Beach]]||bgcolor="red"|Closure||Sewage-contaminated runoff from the Tijuana River||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[IB-070|IB-070: Silver Strand north end (ocean side): Silver Strand State Beach]]||bgcolor="red"|Closure||Sewage-contaminated runoff from the Tijuana River||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[IB-080|IB-080: Avd. Del Sol: Coronado]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[MB-031|MB-031: Tecolote playground, watercraft area: Mission Bay]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[MB-040|MB-040: Tecolote Shores, near storm drain: Mission Bay]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[MB-050|MB-050: Leisure Lagoon, near storm drain: Mission Bay]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[MB-060|MB-060: Visitor's Center, near storm drain: Mission Bay]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[MB-070|MB-070: De Anza Cove, near storm drain: Mission Bay]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[MB-080|MB-080: Campland: Mission Bay]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[MB-090|MB-090: Wildlife Refuge fence, near storm drain: Mission Bay]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[MB-100|MB-100: Crown Point, near storm drain: Mission Bay]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[MB-120|MB-120: Fanuel Park: Mission Bay]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[MB-130|MB-130: Sail Bay at Catamaran Hotel: Mission Bay]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[MB-160|MB-160: Bahia Point, near storm drain: Mission Bay]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[MB-170|MB-170: Bonita Cove, north end: Mission Bay]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[MB-173|MB-173: Bonita Cove, eastern shore: Mission Bay]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[MB-203|MB-203: Ski Beach : Mission Bay]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[MB-205|MB-205: Vacation Isle, North Cove: Mission Bay]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[MB-223|MB-223: Ventura Cove: Mission Bay]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[MB-225|MB-225: Balboa Ct.: Mission Bay]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[OC-020|OC-020: Cassidy Street: Oceanside]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[OC-022|OC-022: Loma Alta Creek outlet: Oceanside (Buccaneer Beach)]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[OC-080|OC-080: Oceanside Pier at Community Cntr: Oceanside]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[OC-100|OC-100: San Luis Rey River outlet, south jetty: Oceanside]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[PL-070|PL-070: Ladera Street: Sunset Cliffs Park]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[PL-080|PL-080: Bermuda Ave: Ocean Beach]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[PL-100|PL-100: Newport Ave, north side of pier: Ocean Beach]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[PL-120|PL-120: Belmont Park: Mission Beach]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[SE-010|SE-010: Fletcher Cove, near storm drain: Solana Beach]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[SE-040|SE-040: Georges: Cardiff State Beach]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |[[SE-060|SE-060: San Elijo Lagoon outlet/ Cardiff Reef: Cardiff State Beach]]||bgcolor="yellow"|General Advisory||Contamination due to urban runoff following rain |||{{beachupdate}} |- |}

'''NOTE FOR BEACHES WITH URBAN RUNOFF FLOWS DURING DRY WEATHER:'''

For beaches next to river, lagoon or storm drain outlets, water quality samples are collected 75 feet away from where runoff enters ocean or bay waters. The water quality at the ‘mixing zone’ where runoff enters the ocean is too variable to assign a status, so avoid contact with runoff and recreational waters within at least 75 feet from where runoff enters ocean or bay waters during dry weather.

Ongoing Shellfish Quarantine: There is quarantine on mussel consumption due to risk of PSP or domoic acid poisoning for mussels taken from all coastal waters in California. For more information on the shellfish quarantine call 800-553-4133.

[http://www.healthebay.org/brcv2/?c=12 '''Grades indicating recent trend in water quality from Heal the Bay''']

Assigned by County of San Diego, updated May 29, 2012

South County

The ocean shoreline from U.S. / Mexico border to the North End of Imperial Beach

Stations: Border Field State Park, the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge Shoreline and Imperial Beach Shoreline.

Status Since: Mar 17 April 10 (Imperial Beach).

Reason: Sewage-contaminated runoff from the Tijuana River

Advisories:

Station: Children’s Pool

Status Since: Sept 1997

Reason: On-going contamination by harbor seals