Eastney water quality history

Explore historical Environment Agency samples and annual bathing water classifications for Eastney in City of Portsmouth.

The bathing water is situated in the southeast corner of Portsea Island which is part of the city of Portsmouth. The entire length of beach faces south across the Solent with views of the Isle of Wight to the west. The beach is predominantly shingle, interspersed with significant amounts of vegetation, with sand exposed at low water. A promenade sits above the beach with an urban backdrop. Part of the beach has been used by Naturists for decades.

Available sample history
1988 to 2026
Samples
732
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
2023GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2022ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2021ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2019ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2018ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2017ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2016ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2015ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2014ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2013ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2012ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2011ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2010ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2009GoodHistorical estimate
2008GoodHistorical estimate
2007GoodHistorical estimate
2006GoodHistorical estimate
2005ExcellentHistorical estimate
2004ExcellentHistorical estimate
2003SufficientHistorical estimate
2002SufficientHistorical estimate
2001SufficientHistorical estimate
2000SufficientHistorical estimate
1999SufficientHistorical estimate
1998SufficientHistorical estimate
1997GoodHistorical estimate
1996SufficientHistorical estimate
1995SufficientHistorical estimate
1994SufficientHistorical 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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