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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 June 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.

Classification:Excellent Bournemouth Alum Chine Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleClassification:Excellent Bournemouth Boscombe Pier Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleClassification:Excellent Bournemouth Durley Chine Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleClassification:Excellent Bournemouth Fisherman`s Walk Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleClassification:Excellent Bournemouth Hengistbury West Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleClassification:Excellent Bournemouth Manor Steps Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Every bathing water in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Classification:Excellent Bournemouth Alum Chine Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleClassification:Excellent Bournemouth Boscombe Pier Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleClassification:Excellent Bournemouth Durley Chine Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleClassification:Excellent Bournemouth Fisherman`s Walk Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleClassification:Excellent Bournemouth Hengistbury West Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleClassification:Excellent Bournemouth Manor Steps Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleClassification:Excellent Bournemouth Pier Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleClassification:Excellent Bournemouth Southbourne Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleClassification:Excellent Christchurch Avon Beach Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleClassification:Excellent Christchurch Friar`s Cliff Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleClassification:Excellent Christchurch Highcliffe Castle Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleClassification:Excellent Christchurch Mudeford Sandbank East Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleClassification:Excellent Highcliffe Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleClassification:Excellent Poole Branksome Chine Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleClassification:Excellent Poole Canford Cliffs Chine Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleClassification:Excellent Poole Harbour Lake Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleClassification:Excellent Poole Harbour Rockley Sands Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleClassification:Excellent Poole Sandbanks Peninsular Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleClassification:Excellent Poole Shore Road Beach Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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.