Lowestoft (South of Claremont Pier) water quality history

Explore historical Environment Agency samples and annual bathing water classifications for Lowestoft (South of Claremont Pier) in East Suffolk.

Lowestoft's South Beach is the main resort beach in North Suffolk. It is a is a fine sandy beach backed by a promenade with many multicoloured beach huts. Above the promenade there are gardens, leisure facilities and many hotels and B&Bs laid out in classic Victorian style.

Available sample history
1988 to 2026
Samples
741
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
2022GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2021GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2019GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2018GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2017GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2016GoodOfficial 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
2009ExcellentHistorical estimate
2008ExcellentHistorical estimate
2007ExcellentHistorical estimate
2006ExcellentHistorical estimate
2005GoodHistorical estimate
2004GoodHistorical estimate
2003GoodHistorical estimate
2002GoodHistorical estimate
2001GoodHistorical estimate
2000SufficientHistorical estimate
1999SufficientHistorical estimate
1998SufficientHistorical estimate
1997SufficientHistorical estimate
1996SufficientHistorical estimate
1995SufficientHistorical estimate
1994SufficientHistorical estimate
1993SufficientHistorical estimate
1992GoodHistorical estimate
1991Not assessedHistorical estimate
1990Not assessedHistorical 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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