Beach Report Card

Name: Beach Report Card
Rating: 3.6 (20 reviews)
Author: Heal the Bay

By: Heal the Bay

Water Quality Map & Alerts

Features & Capabilities

Just because the water looks clear, doesn’t mean it’s risk-free. The Beach Report Card® app puts coastline water quality information at your fingertips. Access easy-to-read water quality sampling data, helpful beach safety tips, and public health and safety warnings about swimming, surfing or playing at over 650 beach locations in California, Oregon and Washington. Use the Beach Report Card app to: • Find out which beaches are safe and unsafe for you and your family. • See your risk-level of getting a rash, ear infection or even diarrhea at any beach. • Look up beach water quality information in wet or dry seasons. • Keep track of the water quality information for your favorites beaches and advocate locally for improvements.

Install Heal the Bay’s Beach Report Card today and get to know the latest water quality information before you dive in. After all, a day at the beach should never make you sick.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Heal the Bay

Rating:

3.60

(20)

Version:

2.2.0 Last updated: 2022-04-20

Version code:

848445567

Creation date:

2011-10-22

Compatible devices:

Size:

18.48MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-11

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 313,184 ▼ 1,465

Other rankings

#57 in pollution keyword 6 ▲ 38

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Developed by:

Heal the Bay

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/beach-report-card/id472446703

User Reviews

Users praise Beach Report Card for its clean design, timely NowCast data, and simple grades, especially for LA. However, reviews repeatedly cite major issues: LA-only coverage, apparent neglect/age of the app, and frequent startup failures or crashes. These problems undermine its usefulness for travelers or non-LA beachgoers and suggest limited current maintenance.

Pros

Clean, easy-to-use layout
NowCast readings are timely and useful before swimming
Simple, clear beach grades help quick risk assessment
Useful for finding and tracking nearby beaches (proximity)
Helpful for LA beachgoers to know conditions quickly

Cons

Limited geographic coverage: data only covers Los Angeles; not nationwide
App appears abandoned or not updated; maintenance seems stagnant
Frequent startup failures: splash screen, freezes, or nothing loads
Not reliable for non-LA beaches (e.g., shows Tijuana or doesn't respect address)
Not available or functional outside the West Coast (NY not supported)

Recent reviews

The app does not have any data for beaches. So not sure what the point of it is.

by Xh*****, 2023-09-10

It was good for a bit but it hasn’t updated in months

by Rd*****, 2023-09-08

I recently downloaded the Beach Report Card app in hopes of accessing valuable information about beach conditions across the United States. However, I was extremely disappointed to discover that the app only covers beaches in Los Angeles. This severely limits its usefulness and accessibility for users like me who are currently trying to look for beach condition outside of Los Angeles. As someone who frequently visits different coastal areas, I had hoped that Beach Report Card would provide comprehensive data and reports for beaches nationwide. Unfortunately, its exclusive focus on a single region renders it ineffective for people outside of California. Given the app's name and the potential benefits it could offer, it would be far more practical and valuable if it expanded its coverage to include beaches across the United States. It is essential to recognize that beachgoers and travelers are not limited to a single state or region. By incorporating data from various coastal areas, the app could cater to a wider audience and better assist individuals seeking reliable beach information. While I appreciate the effort put into developing this app, I am compelled to give it a 1-star rating due to its limited coverage and inability to cater to users outside of California. I sincerely hope the developers consider expanding Beach Report Card's reach across the country, allowing beach enthusiasts from all states to benefit from its features.