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Felixstowe South

East Suffolk, Anglian
Excellent Water Quality
Data last verified: 12 Nov 2026

Felixstowe South offers a picturesque coastal beach with golden sand and shingle, where the Environment Agency has rated the water quality as Excellent. Enjoy warm summer waters, typically around 18°C, while exploring this charming Suffolk shoreline.

8.3°C
Air Temp
12.6 mph
Wind Speed
Low Tide (0.74m)
in 5h 34m (06:28) • Spring Tide
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Live Water Quality

95
Excellent
Safe for swimming
• Updated 10 mins ago
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Air Temp

8.3°C
Comfortable

Weather

Partly cloudy
8.3°C

Tide

Low Tide (0.74m)
in 5h 34m (06:28) • Spring Tide

Water Quality

Excellent
Safe for swimming

Pollution Alerts

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Quick Overview

Sand & Shingle beach
Family friendly
Dog friendly
(winter)
Parking nearby
Toilets
Café

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Beach Type
Sand, Shingle
Water Quality
Excellent
Avg. Air Temp
8.3°C
Swimming
Highly recommended

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Reference Information

🌊 Live Tide Curve, Tidal Range & 7-Day Schedule

Harmonic astronomical predictions, tidal coefficients & flow rate

Spring Tide • Coeff 92
Current Water Level
High Tide (Slack) • (3.70m)
4% through current tide cycle (LAT)
Upcoming High & Low
▲ High: 13:00 (3.62m • in 12h 6m)
▼ Low: 06:28 (0.74m • in 5h 34m)
Tidal Range & Coefficient
Range: 2.97m (Coeff 92/120)
Large tidal range — faster tidal currents and higher high water.
Current Tidal Flow
Slack Water (Calmest)
Rule of Twelfths: fastest flow occurs in mid-tide hours 3 & 4.
📈 24-Hour Harmonic Tide Curve (LAT)
Station: Felixstowe (1.14 km)
4.2m 2.3m 0.3m 23:0003:0007:0011:0015:0019:00 Low 06:28 (0.7m)High 13:00 (3.6m)Low 18:45 (0.9m) NOW
📅 7-Day High & Low Tide Table
Day High & Low Tides (Local Time) Tidal Range Coeff / Phase
Wed 11 Nov ▼ Low 18:10 (0.85m) --
Today ▲ High 00:40 (3.71m)▼ Low 06:28 (0.74m)▲ High 13:00 (3.62m)▼ Low 18:45 (0.95m) 2.97m Spring (92)
Fri 13 Nov ▲ High 01:16 (3.65m)▼ Low 07:06 (0.75m)▲ High 13:39 (3.52m)▼ Low 19:22 (1.05m) 2.90m Spring (89)
Sat 14 Nov ▲ High 01:52 (3.57m)▼ Low 07:46 (0.79m)▲ High 14:20 (3.43m)▼ Low 20:01 (1.16m) 2.78m Coeff 84
Sun 15 Nov ▲ High 02:30 (3.47m)▼ Low 08:29 (0.86m)▲ High 15:01 (3.32m)▼ Low 20:43 (1.28m) 2.61m Coeff 77
Mon 16 Nov ▲ High 03:10 (3.37m)▼ Low 09:16 (0.94m)▲ High 15:45 (3.22m)▼ Low 21:31 (1.38m) 2.43m Coeff 70
Tue 17 Nov ▲ High 03:54 (3.26m)▼ Low 10:09 (1.01m)▲ High 16:34 (3.13m)▼ Low 22:26 (1.47m) 2.25m Coeff 63
Reference Station: Felixstowe • Model: Primary Harmonic Gauge (TICON) • Datum: LAT Tide predictions via TidesAtlas
Next 4 Tides
Spring Tide
Low 06:28 0.74m
High 13:00 3.62m
Low 18:45 0.95m
High 01:16 3.65m
Current: High Tide (Slack) (3.7m) • Slack Water (Calmest)
Sediment Type
Sand, Shingle

The shoreline consists primarily of sand, shingle. Sediment type dictates underfoot comfort, wave energy absorption, and the water's clarity when currents stir up the seabed.

Annual Rating
Excellent

Water quality is classified as excellent, meeting the highest cleanliness standards. Bacterial counts (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) are consistently low, posing negligible health risks.

Rainfall Impact
Low Risk

This bathing water is generally resilient and has a low risk of quality degradation after heavy summer storm events.

Monitoring Authority
Environment Agency

Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.

Water Body Type
Coastal Beach

Monitored as a coastal beach. Coastal beaches are subject to tidal flows and marine dilution, whereas inland lakes/rivers suffer from low water circulation, meaning bacteria can linger longer.

Sewerage Provider
Anglian Water Services Limited

Anglian Water Services Limited is the regional utility responsible for waste water treatment, sewage infrastructure, and storm overflow management in this catchment area.

Designated Year
1988

Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 1988. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.

County / District
East Suffolk

Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the East Suffolk area.

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