Compton Bay water quality history
Explore historical Environment Agency samples and annual bathing water classifications for Compton Bay in Isle of Wight.
Compton Bay is a rural beach on the south west coast of the Isle of Wight. From the foot of the cliffs the beach shelves gently and consists mostly of sand. At high tide the sea covers most of the beach. The beach is popular for surf sports.
- Available sample history
- 1988 to 2026
- Samples
- 692
- Latest official classification
- Excellent (2025)
Interactive charts are loading. The classification history is available below.
Annual classification history
Official assessments and historical estimates are labelled separately. Missing years are not filled in.
| Year | Classification | Assessment source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2024 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2023 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2022 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2021 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2019 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2018 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2017 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2016 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2015 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2014 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2013 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2012 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2011 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2010 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2009 | Excellent | Historical estimate |
| 2008 | Excellent | Historical estimate |
| 2007 | Excellent | Historical estimate |
| 2006 | Excellent | Historical estimate |
| 2005 | Excellent | Historical estimate |
| 2004 | Excellent | Historical estimate |
| 2003 | Excellent | Historical estimate |
| 2002 | Excellent | Historical estimate |
| 2001 | Excellent | Historical estimate |
| 2000 | Sufficient | Historical estimate |
| 1999 | Sufficient | Historical estimate |
| 1998 | Sufficient | Historical estimate |
| 1997 | Poor | Historical estimate |
| 1996 | Poor | Historical estimate |
| 1995 | Poor | Historical estimate |
| 1994 | Sufficient | Historical estimate |
| 1993 | Excellent | Historical estimate |
| 1992 | Good | Historical estimate |
| 1991 | Good | Historical estimate |
| 1990 | Good | Historical estimate |
| 1989 | Not assessed | Historical estimate |
| 1988 | Not assessed | Historical 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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