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Littlehaven Beach

South Tyneside, North East
Poor Water Quality
Data last verified: 27 Sep 2026

Littlehaven Beach, a picturesque coastal spot in South Tyneside, England, boasts a scenic shoreline with sand shores. Unfortunately, the water quality has been classified as Poor by the Environment Agency, which may deter some visitors. Summer water temperatures in this region typically range from 15°C to 18°C.

15.9°C
Air Temp
22 mph
Wind Speed
Low Tide
in 4h 13m
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Live Water Quality

30
Poor
Not advised
• Updated 10 mins ago
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Air Temp

15.9°C
Comfortable

Weather

Partly cloudy
15.9°C

Tide

Low Tide
in 4h 13m

Water Quality

Poor
Not advised

Pollution Alerts

None
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Quick Overview

Coastal Beach
Family friendly
Dog friendly
(winter)
Parking nearby
Toilets
Café

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Beach Type
Not listed
Water Quality
Poor
Avg. Air Temp
15.9°C
Swimming
Highly recommended

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Reference Information

Full Tide Times
High 16:44 2.1m
Low 22:52 -2.1m
High 04:49 2.4m
Low 11:16 -2.4m
Sediment Type
Not listed

Sediment type has not yet been recorded for this site. Underfoot conditions and bank composition may vary.

Annual Rating
Poor

Water quality regularly fails to meet safe bathing standards. Swimmers face an elevated risk of stomach infections or skin rashes due to high bacterial loads.

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
Northumbrian Water Limited

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

Designated Year
2024

Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 2024. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.

County / District
South Tyneside

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

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