# What the 2026 Biscayne Bay Report Card Means for Watersports

Miami-Dade released the 2026 Biscayne Bay Report Card in May 2026. Here's what the data says about riding conditions.

## Key Findings

- **Water clarity**: Improving in the northern bay (Venetian Marina, Bay Harbor Islands zone). Still challenged in the southern bay near the Miami River outfall.
- **Seagrass**: Recovering in the northern bay. Seagrass coverage in the Venetian Islands corridor is up 15% since 2022.
- **Nutrient levels**: Declining, driven by reduced stormwater runoff and improved wastewater treatment.

## What It Means for Riders

The northern bay — where most Miami wake sports operators ride — is getting cleaner and clearer. The Marine Stadium basin at Virginia Key has seen some of the most dramatic improvements in water clarity.

## The Bottom Line

Biscayne Bay is getting healthier, and that's good for everyone who rides it. The 2026 report card is the most positive assessment of bay health in over a decade.

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