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Bathing water quality 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 June 2026

The cleanest beaches in The City of Brighton and Hove

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

Classification:Excellent Brighton Kemptown The City of Brighton and HoveClassification:Excellent Hove The City of Brighton and HoveClassification:Excellent Rottingdean Beach The City of Brighton and HoveClassification:Excellent Saltdean The City of Brighton and HoveClassification:Good Brighton Central The City of Brighton and Hove

Every bathing water in The City of Brighton and Hove

Classification:Excellent Brighton Kemptown The City of Brighton and HoveClassification:Excellent Hove The City of Brighton and HoveClassification:Excellent Rottingdean Beach The City of Brighton and HoveClassification:Excellent Saltdean The City of Brighton and HoveClassification: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.