Five Mississippi Beach Advisories Issued, One Lifted
Summary
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has issued beach water contact advisories for five Gulf Coast beaches due to elevated bacteria levels: Pass Christian Central Beach (Station 6), Pass Christian East Beach (Station 7), Gulfport West Beach (Station 8), Gulfport Harbor Beach (Station 9), and Gulfport Central Beach (Station 10). One advisory for Biloxi East Central Beach (Station 12B) has been lifted. The beaches are not closed but carry an increased risk of illness. Advisories remain in effect for Pass Christian West Beach and Long Beach. The Beach Task Force maintains a standing recommendation that swimming should not occur during or within 24 hours of significant rainfall.
“These beaches are not closed; however, there may be an increased risk of illness associated with swimming in these areas.”
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The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality's Beach Monitoring Program has issued contact advisories for five beaches spanning Pass Christian and Gulfport due to bacteria levels exceeding safe thresholds for swimming. One advisory for Biloxi East Central Beach has been lifted following acceptable water sample results. The affected beaches remain open but swimmers face increased risk of illness. The Beach Task Force recommends avoiding swimming during or within 24 hours of significant rainfall. Beachgoers should monitor beaches.mdeq.ms.gov for real-time water quality updates before visiting Gulf Coast beaches during the peak season through September 7, 2026.
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The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, through its Beach Monitoring Program, has issued beach water contact advisories for the following beaches: Pass Christian Central Beach, Pass Christian East Beach, Gulfport West Beach, Gulfport Harbor Beach and Gulfport Central Beach.
These beaches are not closed; however, there may be an increased risk of illness associated with swimming in these areas. When water samples show that bacteria levels are safe for contact, the advisories will be lifted.
ADVISORIES have been ISSUED for:
- Pass Christian Central Beach — the previously affected area is from Henderson Ave. east to Hiern Ave. (Station 6)
- Pass Christian East Beach — the affected area is from Espy Ave. east to Hayden Ave. (Station 7)
- Gulfport West Beach — the affected area is from Marie Ave. east to Camp Ave. (Station 8)
- Gulfport Harbor Beach — the affected area is from 20th Ave. east to Thornton Ave. (Station 9)
Gulfport Central Beach — the affected area is from Alfonso Dr. east to Arkansas Ave. (Station 10)
An ADVISORY has been lifted for:Biloxi East Central Beach — the previously affected area is from St. Peter St. east to Dukate Street. (Station 12B)
Swimmers are reminded that the Beach Task Force has a standing recommendation that swimming should not occur during or within 24 hours of significant rainfall. Advisories remain in effect for Pass Christian West Beach and Long Beach.
More information about the Mississippi Beach Monitoring Program and the location of beach sampling stations is available at beaches.mdeq.ms.gov.
Notice: MDEQ will continue issuing beach advisory text alerts and press releases through Labor Day, September 7, 2026. Beginning September 8, 2026, routine advisories outside the peak beach season will be communicated through posted beach signage and the Beach Monitoring website. Advisory information is posted first on beaches.mdeq.ms.gov, making it the fastest place to find updated beach conditions.
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