Rottingdean Beach water quality history
Explore historical Environment Agency samples and annual bathing water classifications for Rottingdean Beach in The City of Brighton and Hove.
Rottingdean is a village suburb to the east of Brighton, on the Sussex coast of the English Channel. Between the groynes, the gravel beach slopes steeply at first but levels off with more sand towards low water. Behind the beach there is a promenade all the way to Brighton.
- Available sample history
- 2024 to 2026
- Samples
- 58
- 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 | Good | Official Environment Agency assessment |
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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