Saltburn water quality history
Explore historical Environment Agency samples and annual bathing water classifications for Saltburn in Redcar and Cleveland.
Saltburn beach is a gently-sloping sandy resort beach backed by cliffs. Its principal feature is the Victorian pier. Access to the beach from the higher parts of the town can be gained via the Victorian water-balanced cliff lift.
- Available sample history
- 1988 to 2026
- Samples
- 837
- Latest official classification
- Good (2025)
Interactive charts are loading. The classification history is available below.
Annual classification history
Official assessments and historical estimates are labelled separately. Missing years are not filled in.
| Year | Classification | Assessment source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2024 | Good | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2023 | Good | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2022 | Good | 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 | Good | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2014 | Good | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2013 | Sufficient | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2012 | Poor | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2011 | Sufficient | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2010 | Poor | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2009 | Sufficient | Historical estimate |
| 2008 | Sufficient | Historical estimate |
| 2007 | Sufficient | Historical estimate |
| 2006 | Sufficient | Historical estimate |
| 2005 | Sufficient | Historical estimate |
| 2004 | Sufficient | Historical estimate |
| 2003 | Sufficient | Historical estimate |
| 2002 | Sufficient | Historical estimate |
| 2001 | Sufficient | Historical estimate |
| 2000 | Poor | Historical estimate |
| 1999 | Poor | Historical estimate |
| 1998 | Poor | Historical estimate |
| 1997 | Poor | Historical estimate |
| 1996 | Poor | Historical estimate |
| 1995 | Poor | Historical estimate |
| 1994 | Poor | Historical estimate |
| 1993 | Poor | Historical estimate |
| 1992 | Poor | Historical estimate |
| 1991 | Not assessed | Historical estimate |
| 1990 | Not assessed | 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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