Bathing water quality in Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea has 8 designated bathing waters. The regulator's latest classifications are 3 Excellent and 5 Good.
Updated June 2026
The cleanest beaches in Southend-on-Sea
Rated Excellent or Good in the regulator's latest annual classification. Open any beach for today's live verdict.
Every bathing water in Southend-on-Sea
Classification:Excellent Shoebury East Classification:Excellent Southend Thorpe Bay Classification:Excellent Southend Three Shells Classification:Good Leigh Bell Wharf Classification:Good Shoeburyness Classification:Good Southend Chalkwell Classification:Good Southend Jubilee Classification:Good Southend Westcliff Bay
Common questions
- Which beach is cleanest in Southend-on-Sea?
- Shoebury East holds an Excellent classification, the regulator's top tier. 8 of the 8 bathing waters in Southend-on-Sea are rated Excellent or Good.
- How many bathing waters are in Southend-on-Sea?
- 8. The regulator's latest classifications are 3 Excellent and 5 Good.