DOH-Miami-Dade Issues Water Quality Health Advisory

Advisory issued for Golden Beach, Bark Beach (79th St.), and North Shore Ocean Terrace (73rd St.)

Miami, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) has issued a water quality advisory for the following locations:

Golden Beach
Golden Beach, FL 33160

Bark Beach (79th St.) and North Shore Ocean Terrace (73rd St.)
Miami Beach, FL 33141

Tests completed on Thursday, July 9, 2026, indicate that the water quality at Golden Beach, Bark Beach (79th St.), and North Shore Ocean Terrace (73rd St.) do not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.

DOH-Miami-Dade advises against any water-related activities at these locations due to an increased risk of illness in swimmers. Sampling conducted during regular water quality monitoring showed that the level of bacteria exceeds the level established by state guidelines.

This advisory will continue until bacteria levels are below the accepted health level. For more information, call DOH-Miami-Dade at 305-324-2400.