Ventura County beach water quality is shown through their app, VC Safe Beaches. 

No current samples taken from the following beaches:

Mondos Cove Beach

San Buenaventura State Beach (Weymouth Ln)

Oxnard Beach Park (Starfish)

Hollywood Beach - Los Robles

C.I. Harbor Beach Park (Kiddie Beach Park)

Due to water quality reports from LA County Department of Public Health from rainfall and ocean water conditions, Public health suggests to "avoid all water contact, especially near discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers due to potentially higher bacteria levels in these areas. This includes any runoff that may flow onto or pond on the beach sand." 

They suggest to avoid these beaches in particular:

• Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey - Entire swim area.

• Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove - 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

• Strand Street extension at Santa Monica Beach - 100 yards up and down the coast from Lifeguard Tower #24.

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

• Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach - 100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps.

• Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica - 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

• Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach - 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

Affects from the fires:

According to LA County's website, "The ocean water advisory due to fire impacts from Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach remains in effect until further notice." They suggest that "beach goers may recreate on the sand but continue to be advised to stay away from visible fire debris and to stay out of the ocean water during any posted ocean advisory."

Heal the Bay

According to Heal the Bay, recreating in the ocean and on the beach in non-burn areas does not pose a major risk to beach dwellers. Areas where post-fire debris removal is happening however is not safe. 

On their website they suggest: 

" If you choose to visit our beaches or get in the water, HTB recommends the following safety precautions:

• Avoid areas within 250 yards of active debris removal.

• Wear closed-toe shoes if walking on wet sand, as debris such as broken glass and structural fragments may still wash ashore.

• Never touch trash or debris with bare hands.

• Keep children and pets away from debris, especially in wet sand or high tide areas, where contamination risk may be higher.

• Do not approach injured or distressed wildlife. If you have concerns about a marine mammal, contact the Marine Mammal Care Center at (1-800-39-WHALE).

• Heal the Bay continues to urge beachgoers to recreate south of Santa Monica at Montana Avenue or north of the fire boundary in Malibu, where impacts are significantly lower. 

• Avoid eating seafood caught in Santa Monica Bay. Contaminants in the ocean water exceed safe levels for fish consumption. Additionally, the SoCal coast is experiencing a harmful algal bloom, which may pose a risk when consuming locally caught shellfish. "

All beaches in OC are within safe levels according to state standards except the following:

Yellow status : "Ocean water bacteria levels exceed state health standards and may cause illness"

• Poche County Beach - Poche Creek Ocean Interface 

For more information on these beaches visit their site.