Dana Point-Poche Creek

San Clemente, California

This posting is specifically for Poche Creek and is permanently set as red. Do not swim in the creek, it is best to swim 150 - 500 feet away from either side of the outfall into the ocean.

Reminders: There is a 3-day rain advisory after each rain storm, use caution as bacteria levels can increase during this period. The County Environmental Health staff advises swimmers that levels of bacteria can rise significantly in ocean and bay waters adjacent to storm drains, creeks and rivers. Swimmers should avoid coastal waters impacted by discharging storm drains creeks and rivers, and beach users should avoid contact with any runoff on the beach during dry or wet weather conditions. As an extra precaution remain 500 ft away on either side from any outfalls.

Water Quality
  • No data available

  • Current Status
  • This status is based on the latest sample, taken on June 1st, 2021. Orange County Coastkeeper updates the status of this beach as soon as test results become available. These results were posted to Swim Guide on June 1st, 2021 at 6:43 PM.
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Current Weather
17°C
Cloudy
Monitoring Frequency

Dana Point-Poche Creek is sampled weekly from January 1st to December 31st.

Source Information

Swim Guide updates for Orange County are maintained by Orange County Coastkeeper based on information about water quality provided by the Orange County Health Care Agency, through the Ocean Water Protection Program at www.ocbeachinfo.com

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Water Quality Graph

Dana Point-Poche Creek

San Clemente, California

Water Quality
  • No data available
  • Current Status
  • This status is based on the latest sample, taken on June 1st, 2021. Orange County Coastkeeper updates the status of this beach as soon as test results become available. These results were posted to Swim Guide on June 1st, 2021 at 6:43 PM.
For water quality icon legend, click:  
Current Weather
17°C
Cloudy

This posting is specifically for Poche Creek and is permanently set as red. Do not swim in the creek, it is best to swim 150 - 500 feet away from either side of the outfall into the ocean.

Reminders: There is a 3-day rain advisory after each rain storm, use caution as bacteria levels can increase during this period. The County Environmental Health staff advises swimmers that levels of bacteria can rise significantly in ocean and bay waters adjacent to storm drains, creeks and rivers. Swimmers should avoid coastal waters impacted by discharging storm drains creeks and rivers, and beach users should avoid contact with any runoff on the beach during dry or wet weather conditions. As an extra precaution remain 500 ft away on either side from any outfalls.

Monitoring Frequency

Dana Point-Poche Creek is sampled weekly from January 1st to December 31st.

Source Information

Swim Guide updates for Orange County are maintained by Orange County Coastkeeper based on information about water quality provided by the Orange County Health Care Agency, through the Ocean Water Protection Program at www.ocbeachinfo.com

Read more
Water Quality Graph

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Dana Point, California
San Clemente, California
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