An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Press Release | Dec. 30, 2023

Advisory: Mission Bay Channel Temporary Safety Zone

SAN DIEGO — Due to hazardous weather conditions, Coast Guard Sector San Diego has established a temporary safety zone for the navigable waters of Mission Bay Channel. At this time, entry in and out of Mission Bay is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port. 

The Coast Guard is collaborating with the San Diego Lifeguard Service to prioritize the safety of the boating public. All mariners, and anyone on watercraft, are strongly urged to make alternative arrangements as Mission Bay's closure will remain in effect until Jan. 1, 2024.

For further guidance or inquiries, please contact the Joint Harbor Operations Center at (619) 278-7013.


The U.S. Department of Defense is committed to making its electronic and information technologies accessible to individuals with disabilities in accordance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended in 1998. DoD websites use the WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility standard.

For persons with disabilities experiencing difficulties accessing content on a particular website, please use the form DoD Section 508 Form.  In this form, please indicate the nature of your accessibility issue/problem and your contact information so we can address your issue or question. If your issue involves log in access, password recovery, or other technical issues, contact the administrator for the website in question, or your local helpdesk.