Ocean Water Warning Issued For Area Around Santa Monica Pier

SANTA MONICA, CA — The weather may be hot, but diving into the water in and around the Santa Monica Pier probably isn't a good idea right now.

That's because LA County's Department of Public Health is advising the public to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

The warning has been issued, the Health Department said, because recent water samples showed bacterial levels exceeding health standards, which may increase the risk of illness.

Warnings have also been issued for the following ocean water areas:

• Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu, 100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon.

• Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms.
• Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach. Near Will Rogers Tower 18, 100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.

Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the County’s beach hotline: (800) 525-5662. A map of impacted locations and more information is available at PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/beach.