Bridlington South Beach water quality history

Explore historical Environment Agency samples and annual bathing water classifications for Bridlington South Beach in East Riding of Yorkshire.

Bridlington South Beach is a large beach resort situated on the Yorkshire coast. It is approximately 1 kilometre in length with a gentle slope. At low tide a large area of the beach is exposed, and the water's edge can be some distance away. The seafront is backed by a promenade and tourist establishments and behind this residential properties and the town of Bridlington. The Gypsey Race, the stream that runs through the centre of Bridlington, drains into Bridlington Harbour, a commercial harbour. The harbour entrance is to the north of Bridlington South bathing beach.

Available sample history
1988 to 2026
Samples
852
Latest official classification
Sufficient (2025)

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Annual classification history

Official assessments and historical estimates are labelled separately. Missing years are not filled in.

Available annual results, newest first
YearClassificationAssessment source
2025SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2024PoorOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2023PoorOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2022PoorOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2021SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2019SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2018SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2017GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2016GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2015GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2014GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2013SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2012SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2011PoorOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2010PoorOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2009SufficientHistorical estimate
2008SufficientHistorical estimate
2007SufficientHistorical estimate
2006SufficientHistorical estimate
2005SufficientHistorical estimate
2004SufficientHistorical estimate
2003PoorHistorical estimate
2002PoorHistorical estimate
2001PoorHistorical estimate
2000PoorHistorical estimate
1999PoorHistorical estimate
1998PoorHistorical estimate
1997PoorHistorical estimate
1996PoorHistorical estimate
1995PoorHistorical estimate
1994PoorHistorical estimate
1993PoorHistorical estimate
1992PoorHistorical estimate
1991PoorHistorical estimate
1990SufficientHistorical estimate
1989Not assessedHistorical estimate
1988Not assessedHistorical estimate

Source: Environment Agency / Swimfo. Data retrieved 16 October 2026. Historical trends do not describe conditions today; check Swimfo and local notices for current advice.

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