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Bathing water quality in North Devon

North Devon has 9 designated bathing waters. The regulator's latest classifications are 6 Excellent, 1 Good and 1 Sufficient.

Updated June 2026

The cleanest beaches in North Devon

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

Every bathing water in North Devon

Common questions

Which beach is cleanest in North Devon?
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe holds an Excellent classification, the regulator's top tier. 7 of the 9 bathing waters in North Devon are rated Excellent or Good.
How many bathing waters are in North Devon?
9. The regulator's latest classifications are 6 Excellent, 1 Good and 1 Sufficient.