beach advisory
Definition
A formal notification issued by public health authorities warning the public to avoid entering ocean or bay waters due to elevated levels of bacteria, pollutants, or potential sewage contamination.
A cautionary indicator that a specific coastal area is currently deemed unsafe for swimming, surfing, or wading.
Examples
The city issued another beach advisory, proving that my dream of a refreshing summer swim was actually just a flirtation with an E. coli enthusiast group.
Avalon might be disputing the sewage update, but I prefer to treat a beach advisory like a velvet rope at a nightclub: strictly for those who find bacterial cocktails too exclusive for common consumption.
If you are looking to accessorize your vacation with a mysterious skin rash, by all means ignore the beach advisory and dive right into that questionable surf.