Morecambe South water quality history

Explore historical Environment Agency samples and annual bathing water classifications for Morecambe South in Lancaster.

The bathing water at Morecambe South is gently sloping and with small pebbles. There is a strip of beach exposed throughout the tidal cycle except during a spring tide. Groynes stretch for several kilometres up and down the coastline on either side of the bathing water.

Available sample history
1988 to 2026
Samples
898
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
2023SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2022GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2021GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2019SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2018GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2017GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2016GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2015SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2014SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2013PoorOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2012PoorOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2011PoorOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2010PoorOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2009PoorHistorical estimate
2008PoorHistorical estimate
2007PoorHistorical estimate
2006PoorHistorical estimate
2005PoorHistorical estimate
2004PoorHistorical estimate
2003PoorHistorical estimate
2002PoorHistorical estimate
2001PoorHistorical estimate
2000PoorHistorical estimate
1999PoorHistorical estimate
1998PoorHistorical estimate
1997PoorHistorical estimate
1996PoorHistorical estimate
1995PoorHistorical estimate
1994PoorHistorical estimate
1993PoorHistorical estimate
1992PoorHistorical 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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