Another storm means another few days before you should get back in the ocean.
The Department of Environmental Health issued a General Advisory for the coastal waters of San Diego County due to rainfall on April 11. Activities such as swimming, surfing and diving should be avoided in all coastal waters for 72 hours following rain. This includes all coastal beaches and all of Mission Bay and San Diego Bay. Elevated bacteria levels can persist after a rainstorm depending upon the intensity of the storm, volume of runoff and ocean and current conditions. Due to continuing rainfall today, the general advisory will be extended at least another 72 hours.
In addition to the general advisory, the following beaches are still closed as a result of sewage contaminated flows from the Tijuana River:
South County Beaches from the U.S.-Mexico Border up to the South End of Seacoast Drive have been closed since March 17. This includes the beaches at Border Field State Park and the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge Shoreline. In addition, the Imperial Beach shoreline, including Camp Surf, has been closed since April 10.
Signs warning of sewage-contaminated water will remain in place until field measurements indicate the ocean water is safe for recreational use.
