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.

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Bathing water quality in North Tyneside

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

Updated June 2026

The cleanest beaches in North Tyneside

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

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

Every bathing water in North Tyneside

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