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Cleanest beaches in Tendring

Tendring has 9 designated bathing waters. The regulator's latest classifications are 7 Excellent and 2 Good.

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 Brightlingsea TendringRated Excellent Clacton TendringRated Excellent Dovercourt TendringRated Excellent Frinton TendringRated Excellent Holland TendringRated Excellent Jaywick Tendring

Every bathing water in Tendring

Rated Excellent Brightlingsea TendringRated Excellent Clacton TendringRated Excellent Dovercourt TendringRated Excellent Frinton TendringRated Excellent Holland TendringRated Excellent Jaywick TendringRated Excellent Walton TendringRated Good Clacton Beach Martello Tower TendringRated Good Manningtree Beach, Stour Estuary Tendring

Common questions

Which beach is cleanest in Tendring?
Brightlingsea holds an Excellent classification, the regulator's top tier. 9 of the 9 bathing waters in Tendring are rated Excellent or Good.
How many bathing waters are in Tendring?
9. The regulator's latest classifications are 7 Excellent and 2 Good.