Heal the Bay: Newport Beach Water Quality Excellent

None of Orange County's beaches was on Heal the Bay's list this year as a "bummer" for water quality.

"This year's report card is welcome news," Orange County Supervisor Patricia Bates said.

"We have been very committed to discovering why certain beaches had poor water quality and took some very creative steps to fix the problems. Orange County's beaches are a beacon for residents and tourists, and we want to keep them clean and inviting."

Newport Beach ratings (first grade for summer, second for dry winter months, third grade for wet weather):

• Newport Dunes, North A+, A+, C
• Newport Dunes, East A, A, D
• Newport Dunes, Middle A+, A, D
• Newport Dunes, West A, A, D
• Bayshore Beach A+, A+, C
• Via Genoa Beach A+, A+, A
• Lido Yacht Club Beach A, A, A+
• Garnet Avenue Beach A, A, A
• Sapphire Avenue Beach A, A+, A+
• Abalone Avenue Beach A, A+, A+
• Park Avenue Beach A+, A+, A+
• Onyx Avenue Beach A, A, A+
• Ruby Avenue Beach A, A, C
• Grand Canal A, A, D
• 43rd Street Beach A, A+, F
• 38th Street Beach A, A, D
• 19th Street Beach A+, A+, A
• 15th Street Beach A+, A+, A
• 10th Street Beach A+, A, A
• Alvarado/ Bay Isle Beach A, B, B
• N Street Beach A+, A, A+
• Harbor Patrol Beach A, A, C
• Rocky Point Beach A+, A+, A+
• Corona Del Mar, CSDOC A+, A, A+
• Little Corona Beach B, B, A+
• Crystal Cove, CSDOC A, A+, A+
• Crystal Cove (weekly) A+, B, A+
• Muddy Creek A, A, A+
• El Morro Beach A+, A, A+