Is it safe to swim near Santa Monica Pier?

In fact, 95 percent of Santa Monica Beach consistently receives an “A” grade or above for water quality on average. The best beach and water quality is 100 yards to the left and right of the Santa Monica Pier, thanks to the City of Santa Monica's significant investments in pollution reduction.



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The beach at the Santa Monica Pier is back in the top 10 worst West Coast beaches for water quality in the latest report card from Heal the Bay.

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The vast majority of California beaches are safe for swimming, according to the new 2022-2023 Heal the Bay Beach Report Card released Wednesday. Ninety-five percent of California beaches received a grade of A or B during the summer of 2022.

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Rip Currents They are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore that quickly pull swimmers out to sea. Rip currents typically extend from the shoreline, through the surf zone, and past the line of breaking waves. The best way to stay safe is to recognize the danger of rip currents.

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