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Bathing water quality in Folkestone and Hythe

Folkestone and Hythe has 7 designated bathing waters. The regulator's latest classifications are 2 Excellent, 2 Sufficient and 2 Poor.

Updated June 2026

The cleanest beaches in Folkestone and Hythe

Rated Excellent or Good in the regulator's latest annual classification. Open any beach for today's live verdict.

Classification:Excellent Hythe Folkestone and HytheClassification:Excellent Seabrook Folkestone and Hythe

Every bathing water in Folkestone and Hythe

Classification:Excellent Hythe Folkestone and HytheClassification:Excellent Seabrook Folkestone and HytheClassification:Sufficient Folkestone Folkestone and HytheClassification:Sufficient St Mary's Bay (Kent) Folkestone and HytheClassification:Poor Dymchurch Folkestone and HytheClassification:Poor Littlestone Folkestone and HytheClassification:Unknown Sandgate Granville Parade Folkestone and Hythe

Common questions

Which beach is cleanest in Folkestone and Hythe?
Hythe holds an Excellent classification, the regulator's top tier. 2 of the 7 bathing waters in Folkestone and Hythe are rated Excellent or Good.
How many bathing waters are in Folkestone and Hythe?
7. The regulator's latest classifications are 2 Excellent, 2 Sufficient and 2 Poor.