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Bathing water quality in the Vale of Glamorgan

the Vale of Glamorgan has 9 designated bathing waters. The regulator's latest classifications are 3 Excellent, 3 Good and 2 Poor.

Updated June 2026

The cleanest beaches in the Vale of Glamorgan

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

Every bathing water in the Vale of Glamorgan

Common questions

Which beach is cleanest in the Vale of Glamorgan?
Col-Huw Beach (Llantwit Major) holds an Excellent classification, the regulator's top tier. 6 of the 9 bathing waters in the Vale of Glamorgan are rated Excellent or Good.
How many bathing waters are in the Vale of Glamorgan?
9. The regulator's latest classifications are 3 Excellent, 3 Good and 2 Poor.