Volusia County · Daytona Beach Area · Atlantic Coast
Ponce Inlet Beach recent bacteria spikes
This page is for people who want to know whether Ponce Inlet Beach has shown recent warning signs, not just what the most recent badge says.
Current picture
GOOD on the latest sample at 10 CFU/100mL.
Long-term context
3 poor samples and 10 non-good samples in the displayed history.
Rain still matters
Stormwater can make this page stale faster than the normal testing schedule, especially after heavy rain.
Non-good samples
10
moderate or poor samples in the displayed history.
Latest non-good sample
February 28, 2026
This helps you see whether the trouble signs are old or relatively recent.
Poor samples
3
poor samples in the displayed history at this beach.
Water Quality History — Last 12 Months
Values in CFU/100mL. Green = Good (≤35.4), Yellow = Moderate (35.5–70.4), Red = Poor (≥70.5)
Nearby Beaches With Fewer Warning Signs
History view →These nearby beaches are sorted toward steadier after-rain options so you can compare Ponce Inlet Beach against places with fewer warning signs.
Smyrna Dunes Park
Volusia County · Atlantic Coast · 2 mi away
No non-good samples in the displayed history
Marineland Beach
Flagler County · Atlantic Coast · 44 mi away
No non-good samples in the displayed history
Gamble Rogers State Park Beach
Flagler County · Atlantic Coast · 32 mi away
Latest non-good sample Oct 16
Flagler Beach
Flagler County · Atlantic Coast · 29 mi away
Latest non-good sample Oct 31
Playalinda Beach
Brevard County · Atlantic Coast · 35 mi away
Latest non-good sample Feb 28
Daytona Beach
Volusia County · Atlantic Coast · 10 mi away
Latest non-good sample Nov 30
Recent Warning-Sign Samples
Full history →February 28, 2026
41 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
February 13, 2026
100 CFU/100mL · POOR
January 14, 2026
42 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
December 30, 2025
40 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
December 15, 2025
79 CFU/100mL · POOR
November 30, 2025
44 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
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How To Use This Page
This page is for people who want to know whether Ponce Inlet Beach has shown recent warning signs, not just what the most recent badge says.
Use this view as a decision aid, not a guarantee. The latest sample, visible runoff, and recent weather still matter more than any single list or chart.
If you want the main same-day answer instead, go back to the Ponce Inlet Beach beach page.
Data from FL DOH Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — check with Florida DOH for official conditions.