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Cleanest beaches in North Tyneside

North Tyneside has 5 designated bathing waters. The regulator's latest classifications are 4 Excellent and 1 Poor.

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 Tynemouth King Edwards Bay North TynesideRated Excellent Tynemouth Long Sands North North TynesideRated Excellent Tynemouth Long Sands South North TynesideRated Excellent Whitley Bay North Tyneside

Every bathing water in North Tyneside

Rated Excellent Tynemouth King Edwards Bay North TynesideRated Excellent Tynemouth Long Sands North North TynesideRated Excellent Tynemouth Long Sands South North TynesideRated Excellent Whitley Bay North TynesideRated Poor Tynemouth Cullercoats North Tyneside

Common questions

Which beach is cleanest in North Tyneside?
Tynemouth King Edwards Bay holds an Excellent classification, the regulator's top tier. 4 of the 5 bathing waters in North Tyneside are rated Excellent or Good.
How many bathing waters are in North Tyneside?
5. The regulator's latest classifications are 4 Excellent and 1 Poor.