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Cleanest beaches in The City of Brighton and Hove

The City of Brighton and Hove has 5 designated bathing waters. The regulator's latest classifications are 4 Excellent and 1 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 Brighton Kemptown The City of Brighton and HoveRated Excellent Hove The City of Brighton and HoveRated Excellent Rottingdean Beach The City of Brighton and HoveRated Excellent Saltdean The City of Brighton and HoveRated Good Brighton Central The City of Brighton and Hove

Every bathing water in The City of Brighton and Hove

Rated Excellent Brighton Kemptown The City of Brighton and HoveRated Excellent Hove The City of Brighton and HoveRated Excellent Rottingdean Beach The City of Brighton and HoveRated Excellent Saltdean The City of Brighton and HoveRated Good Brighton Central The City of Brighton and Hove

Common questions

Which beach is cleanest in The City of Brighton and Hove?
Brighton Kemptown holds an Excellent classification, the regulator's top tier. 5 of the 5 bathing waters in The City of Brighton and Hove are rated Excellent or Good.
How many bathing waters are in The City of Brighton and Hove?
5. The regulator's latest classifications are 4 Excellent and 1 Good.