Avoid ocean water until at least noon Thursday, Oct. 15
Every Los Angeles County beach is under a rain-related water advisory until at least noon Oct. 15. Runoff can increase ocean bacteria, and elevated levels may cause illness.
A county rain advisory covers all Los Angeles County beaches until at least noon Thursday, Oct. 15. Los Angeles County Public Health cautions beach users to avoid ocean water.
Why it matters: Rain runoff may raise bacteria levels in ocean water. Elevated bacteria levels may cause illness, especially in children and older adults.
Stay out of the water for at least 72 hours after rainfall, especially near flowing storm drains, creeks and rivers. Further rain may extend the advisory.
Rain runoff may increase bacteria levels in ocean water. Elevated levels may cause illness, especially in children and older adults.
Current beach conditions are available at publichealth.lacounty.gov/beach or on the county’s 24-hour hotline at 1-800-525-5662.
What’s next: The advisory remains in effect until at least noon Oct. 15 and may be extended if more rain falls.
Staff
Key facts
- Where
- All Los Angeles County beaches
- End time
- At least noon Thursday, Oct. 15
- Avoid water
- At least 72 hours after rainfall
Sources used
- LA County Public Health (archived copy)Official page for “LA County Public Health” (opens in a new tab)
The original page is no longer online. This link opens its archived copy.
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Update · Oct 13, 2026 · 11:15 AM PT
Added a watercolor illustration for the beach rain advisory.
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