Reighton water quality history

Explore historical Environment Agency samples and annual bathing water classifications for Reighton in North Yorkshire.

Reighton Beach is a rural sandy beach situated on the north Yorkshire coast to the south of Filey. The designated bathing water area is one kilometre in length with a gentle slope. At low tide a large area of the beach is exposed and the water's edge can be some distance away. The bathing water is backed by clay cliffs to the north and chalk cliffs to the south. There is a large holiday park situated on the high cliff top above the beach.

Available sample history
1988 to 2026
Samples
781
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
2024ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2023GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2022ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2021ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2019ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2018GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2017GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2016SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2015GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2014GoodOfficial 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
2005GoodHistorical estimate
2004GoodHistorical estimate
2003GoodHistorical estimate
2002SufficientHistorical estimate
2001SufficientHistorical estimate
2000SufficientHistorical estimate
1999SufficientHistorical estimate
1998SufficientHistorical estimate
1997SufficientHistorical estimate
1996SufficientHistorical estimate
1995SufficientHistorical estimate
1994SufficientHistorical estimate
1993SufficientHistorical estimate
1992SufficientHistorical estimate
1991SufficientHistorical estimate
1990GoodHistorical 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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