San Diego County public health officials have put North Beach in Coronado under a fresh advisory, warning that getting into the ocean there may not be a great idea right now. The notice covers the county monitoring station labeled EH‑060 and took effect yesterday at 4:50 PM. Locals, visitors, and dog owners are being told to assume the water is under advisory until new sampling proves otherwise.
The county's beach-monitoring feed recorded the update as a status change reading "Beach Status Change, Effective 06/25/2026 at 16:50 - Advisory issued for EH-060 Coronado North Beach," as posted by SD County Beach Info. The county's official Beach Info website lists EH‑060 as North Beach (Navy Fence/Ocean Blvd) and provides an interactive map and 24‑hour hotline for current postings, according to County Beach Info.
Beach Status Change, Effective 06/25/2026 at 16:50 - Advisory issued for EH-060 Coronado North Beach.
— SD County Beach Info (@SDBeachH2O) June 26, 2026
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What An Advisory Means
An advisory generally means a recent water sample exceeded bacteria thresholds that are set to protect swimmers and other ocean users, so officials post warnings while they collect new samples and check conditions. Federal beach guidance explains how local agencies use advisories and closures to alert the public during this testing period, according to the EPA. California's Ocean Plan sets the specific bacteria limits that counties must use, and the State Water Resources Control Board keeps station records listing EH‑060 at Navy Fence/Ocean Blvd, per the State Water Board.
How We Got Here
Coronado and other South Bay beaches have been on edge this month after breaks in a cross‑border wastewater line and higher flows in the Tijuana River sent sewage‑impacted water north, leading to earlier closures and advisories. County environmental health officials extended water‑contact restrictions when testing showed bacteria levels above state standards, as reported by 10News. Repair crews have been working on the cross‑border infrastructure, but officials say the only reliable way to lift postings is through repeat test results that meet those standards.
What To Know Before You Go
If you are heading to Coronado, keep an eye out for posted warning signs and avoid getting into the ocean in affected areas. The county publishes daily status updates and runs a 24‑hour hotline for closures and advisories; check the Beach Info site or call 619‑338‑2073 for the latest word on EH‑060, according to County Beach Info. Keep dogs out of the water wherever advisory signs are up, rinse off if you do come into contact with the ocean, and seek medical care if you develop fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or other symptoms after exposure.
Officials will lift the advisory only after follow‑up sampling and field observations confirm that bacteria levels are within safe limits. Until then, beachgoers are urged to track updates on the county's beach feed and the official Beach Info page before planning a dip at North Beach.
