Hayling Beachlands Central water quality history
Explore historical Environment Agency samples and annual bathing water classifications for Hayling Beachlands Central in Havant.
The bathing water is situated on the south coast of Hayling Island facing across the Solent. The bathing water is primarily a shingle beach around high tide but with gently shelving sand exposed at low water. Immediately behind the beach are grassed areas, a car park and a funfair.
- Available sample history
- 1998 to 2026
- Samples
- 496
- Latest official classification
- Excellent (2025)
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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 | Excellent | Historical estimate |
| 1999 | Excellent | Historical estimate |
| 1998 | Excellent | 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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