Broadstairs, Viking Bay water quality history

Explore historical Environment Agency samples and annual bathing water classifications for Broadstairs, Viking Bay in Thanet.

Viking Bay in Broadstairs is a 300 metre sandy horse-shoe shaped bay, with cliff-top promenade, harbour pier and boardwalk. The small harbour is home to working boats, an active sailing club and resort facilities.

Available sample history
1988 to 2026
Samples
798
Latest official classification
Good (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
2025GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2024GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2023SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2022GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2021SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2019GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2018GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2017SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2016SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2015SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2014SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2013SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2012SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2011SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2010SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2009SufficientHistorical estimate
2008SufficientHistorical estimate
2007SufficientHistorical estimate
2006SufficientHistorical estimate
2005SufficientHistorical estimate
2004SufficientHistorical estimate
2003SufficientHistorical estimate
2002SufficientHistorical estimate
2001SufficientHistorical estimate
2000SufficientHistorical estimate
1999SufficientHistorical estimate
1998SufficientHistorical estimate
1997SufficientHistorical estimate
1996PoorHistorical estimate
1995PoorHistorical estimate
1994PoorHistorical estimate
1993PoorHistorical estimate
1992PoorHistorical estimate
1991PoorHistorical estimate
1990PoorHistorical 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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