Cleanest beaches in Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight has 15 designated bathing waters. The regulator's latest classifications are 12 Excellent and 3 Good.

Updated September 2026

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Top rated

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

Rated Excellent Colwell Bay Isle of Wight Rated Excellent Compton Bay Isle of Wight Rated Excellent Cowes Isle of Wight Rated Excellent East Cowes Isle of Wight Rated Excellent Gurnard Isle of Wight Rated Excellent Seagrove Isle of Wight

Every bathing water in Isle of Wight

Rated Excellent Colwell Bay Isle of Wight Rated Excellent Compton Bay Isle of Wight Rated Excellent Cowes Isle of Wight Rated Excellent East Cowes Isle of Wight Rated Excellent Gurnard Isle of Wight Rated Excellent Seagrove Isle of Wight Rated Excellent Shanklin Isle of Wight Rated Excellent St Helens Isle of Wight Rated Excellent Totland Bay Isle of Wight Rated Excellent Ventnor Isle of Wight Rated Excellent Whitecliff Bay Isle of Wight Rated Excellent Yaverland Isle of Wight Rated Good Bembridge Isle of Wight Rated Good Ryde Isle of Wight Rated Good Sandown Isle of Wight

Common questions

Which beach is cleanest in Isle of Wight?: Colwell Bay holds an Excellent classification, the regulator's top tier. 15 of the 15 bathing waters in Isle of Wight are rated Excellent or Good.
How many bathing waters are in Isle of Wight?: 15. The regulator's latest classifications are 12 Excellent and 3 Good.