White Rock • Ocean Beach Safe to Swim
Crescent Beach (Sullivan Point)
Water Quality is Clean & Safe. Bacterial levels are well below federal health guidelines.
💡 Recommendation: Ideal conditions for swimming, paddleboarding, and water recreation.
Latest Laboratory Test
25 CFU/100mL
30-Day Geometric Mean (Threshold: ≤ 200)
Single Sample: 28 CFU (Limit: 400)
Tested on: 2026-08-14
30-Day E. coli Historical Trend
Weekly sampling results & regulatory threshold limits
200 Advisory Limit
| Sample Date | 30-Day Geo Mean | Single Sample | Water Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | 19 CFU | 21 CFU | Safe to Swim |
| 2026-07-25 | 22 CFU | 24 CFU | Safe to Swim |
| 2026-08-01 | 24 CFU | 27 CFU | Safe to Swim |
| 2026-08-08 | 25 CFU | 28 CFU | Safe to Swim |
| 2026-08-14 | 26 CFU | 29 CFU | Safe to Swim |
Beach Amenities & Details
Historic seaside community in South Surrey with swimming raft, seaside promenade, Blackie Spit bird sanctuary, and dog beach.
🐾 Dog-Friendly / Off-Leash
Yes
🏊 Lifeguards On Duty
Seasonal (May–Sept)
♿ Wheelchair Access Mat
Accessible Mat Installed
🚻 Public Washrooms & Showers
Available
Great For:
Swimming raft Birdwatching at Blackie Spit Fish & chips Off-leash dog area
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Getting to Crescent Beach (Sullivan Point)
Transit connections, parking access, and GPS coordinates
🚌 Public Transit
Bus #350 from White Rock Centre or Bridgeport Station.
🚗 Parking & Access
Free lots at Sullivan Point and street parking throughout village.
🗺️ Navigation
49.0542° N, 122.8863° W
Nearby Clean Safe Beaches
Verified safe waters within quick travel distance
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How Safety Status is Decided
Vancouver Coastal Health & Health Canada E. coli standards
Safe to Swim (Green)
≤ 200 geometric mean
≤ 235 single sample.
Caution (Yellow)
Single sample 235 – 400.
Beach Action Value triggered.
Advisory (Red)
Geometric mean > 200
or single sample > 400.
Unmonitored (Gray)
Off-season or no sample within 14 days.
Recreational season: May–Sept.