Hayling Beachlands West water quality history
Explore historical Environment Agency samples and annual bathing water classifications for Hayling Beachlands West 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 long stretches of gently shelving sand exposed at low water. To the west, the bathing water is sheltered by the West Winner sand bank which stretches for about a mile into the bay at the mouth of Langstone Harbour. The bank is uncovered during low tides. Behind the beach is a grassed area and golf course.
- Available sample history
- 1988 to 2026
- Samples
- 693
- 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 |
| 1997 | Excellent | Historical estimate |
| 1996 | Excellent | Historical estimate |
| 1995 | Excellent | Historical estimate |
| 1994 | Excellent | Historical estimate |
| 1993 | Excellent | Historical estimate |
| 1992 | Sufficient | Historical estimate |
| 1991 | Sufficient | Historical estimate |
| 1990 | Sufficient | 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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