Yaverland water quality history
Explore historical Environment Agency samples and annual bathing water classifications for Yaverland in Isle of Wight.
Yaverland beach on the south east coast of the Isle of Wight is at the north end of Sandown Bay. The sandy beach slopes gently up to a sea wall backed by a car park close to the zoo. Toilet facilities are in the car park. The beach is popular with a wide variety of water sport enthusiasts including angling.
- Available sample history
- 2008 to 2026
- Samples
- 373
- 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 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2023 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2022 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2021 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2019 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2018 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2017 | Good | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2016 | Good | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2015 | Good | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2014 | Good | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2013 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2012 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2011 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2010 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2009 | Good | Historical estimate |
| 2008 | Good | 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.