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Bathing water quality in North Norfolk

North Norfolk has 7 designated bathing waters. The regulator's latest classifications are 7 Excellent.

Updated June 2026

The cleanest beaches in North Norfolk

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

Classification:Excellent Cromer North NorfolkClassification:Excellent East Runton North NorfolkClassification:Excellent Mundesley North NorfolkClassification:Excellent Sea Palling North NorfolkClassification:Excellent Sheringham North NorfolkClassification:Excellent Wells North Norfolk

Every bathing water in North Norfolk

Classification:Excellent Cromer North NorfolkClassification:Excellent East Runton North NorfolkClassification:Excellent Mundesley North NorfolkClassification:Excellent Sea Palling North NorfolkClassification:Excellent Sheringham North NorfolkClassification:Excellent Wells North NorfolkClassification:Excellent West Runton North Norfolk

Common questions

Which beach is cleanest in North Norfolk?
Cromer holds an Excellent classification, the regulator's top tier. 7 of the 7 bathing waters in North Norfolk are rated Excellent or Good.
How many bathing waters are in North Norfolk?
7. The regulator's latest classifications are 7 Excellent.