Bathing water quality in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has 19 designated bathing waters. The regulator's latest classifications are 19 Excellent.
Updated July 2026
The cleanest beaches in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Rated Excellent or Good in the regulator's latest annual classification. Open any beach for today's live verdict.
Every bathing water in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bournemouth Alum Chine Bournemouth Boscombe Pier Bournemouth Durley Chine Bournemouth Fisherman`s Walk Bournemouth Hengistbury West Bournemouth Manor Steps Bournemouth Pier Bournemouth Southbourne Christchurch Avon Beach Christchurch Friar`s Cliff Christchurch Highcliffe Castle Christchurch Mudeford Sandbank East Highcliffe Poole Branksome Chine Poole Canford Cliffs Chine Poole Harbour Lake Poole Harbour Rockley Sands Poole Sandbanks Peninsular Poole Shore Road Beach
Common questions
- Which beach is cleanest in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
- Bournemouth Alum Chine holds an Excellent classification, the regulator's top tier. 19 of the 19 bathing waters in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are rated Excellent or Good.
- How many bathing waters are in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
- 19. The regulator's latest classifications are 19 Excellent.