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Skipsea

East Riding of Yorkshire, North East
Closed Water Quality
Data last verified: 08 Aug 2026

Bathers visiting Skipsea in East Riding of Yorkshire, North East will find a sand and shingle coastal environment. Tested regularly during the bathing season, the location holds a current annual water quality classification of Closed. The site was designated as an official bathing water site in 1988, supporting local outdoor recreation.

14°C
Air Temp
1.1 mph
Wind Speed
High Tide
in 4h 26m
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Live Water Quality

50
Excellent
Safe for swimming
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Air Temp

14°C
Comfortable

Weather

Clear sky
14°C

Tide

High Tide
in 4h 26m

Water Quality

Closed
Safe for swimming

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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
Closed
Avg. Air Temp
14°C
Swimming
Highly recommended

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Reference Information

Full Tide Times
Low 06:30 -1.2m
High 12:38 1.4m
Low 19:27 -1.4m
High 01:24 1.3m
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
Closed

No compliance history or monitoring status is available for this bathing water profile for the current monitoring cycle.

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
Yorkshire Water Services Limited

Yorkshire 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 Riding of Yorkshire

Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the East Riding of Yorkshire area.

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