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Jaywick

Tendring, Anglian
Excellent Water Quality
Data last verified: 08 Aug 2026

Situated along the Anglian coast in Tendring, Jaywick offers bathers a sandy environment. Environment Agency monitoring has evaluated the location since 1988, giving it an official annual rating of Excellent. In addition, dogs are permitted during winter months.

19.6°C
Air Temp
11.9 mph
Wind Speed
Low Tide
in 5h 51m
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Live Water Quality

95
Excellent
Safe for swimming
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Air Temp

19.6°C
Comfortable

Weather

Clear sky
19.6°C

Tide

Low Tide
in 5h 51m

Water Quality

Excellent
Safe for swimming

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Quick Overview

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

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Beach Type
Rock, Sand
Water Quality
Excellent
Avg. Air Temp
19.6°C
Swimming
Highly recommended

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Reference Information

Full Tide Times
High 07:59 1.3m
Low 14:02 -1.1m
High 20:32 1.3m
Low 02:42 -1.2m
Sediment Type
Rock, Sand

The shoreline consists primarily of rock, sand. 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
Tendring

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

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