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Bexhill

Rother, South East
Sufficient Water Quality
Data last verified: 12 Nov 2026

Bexhill's scenic coastline boasts a picturesque shoreline of sand and shingle, perfect for a relaxing summer stroll. The Environment Agency's annual water quality tests classify Bexhill's bathing waters as Sufficient, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors. With average summer water temperatures ranging from 18-20°C, Bexhill is an ideal destination for a refreshing dip.

7.7°C
Air Temp
14 mph
Wind Speed
Low Tide (1.36m)
in 6h 3m (06:56) • Spring Tide
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Live Water Quality

60
Sufficient
Safe for swimming
• Updated 10 mins ago
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Air Temp

7.7°C
Comfortable

Weather

Partly cloudy
7.7°C

Tide

Low Tide (1.36m)
in 6h 3m (06:56) • Spring Tide

Water Quality

Sufficient
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
Sufficient
Avg. Air Temp
7.7°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 87
Current Water Level
Falling ↓ (7.05m)
11% through current tide cycle (LAT)
Upcoming High & Low
▲ High: 12:21 (7.13m • in 11h 28m)
▼ Low: 06:56 (1.36m • in 6h 3m)
Tidal Range & Coefficient
Range: 5.86m (Coeff 87/120)
Large tidal range — faster tidal currents and higher high water.
Current Tidal Flow
Moderate Ebbing Flow
Rule of Twelfths: fastest flow occurs in mid-tide hours 3 & 4.
📈 24-Hour Harmonic Tide Curve (LAT)
Station: Hastings Pier (8.32 km)
8.1m 4.4m 0.6m 23:0003:0007:0011:0015:0019:00 Low 06:56 (1.4m)High 12:21 (7.1m)Low 19:12 (1.4m) NOW
📅 7-Day High & Low Tide Table
Day High & Low Tides (Local Time) Tidal Range Coeff / Phase
Wed 11 Nov ▼ Low 18:42 (1.18m) --
Today ▲ High 00:10 (7.22m)▼ Low 06:56 (1.36m)▲ High 12:21 (7.13m)▼ Low 19:12 (1.37m) 5.86m Spring (87)
Fri 13 Nov ▲ High 00:43 (7.02m)▼ Low 07:26 (1.57m)▲ High 12:54 (6.85m)▼ Low 19:43 (1.59m) 5.45m Coeff 79
Sat 14 Nov ▲ High 01:17 (6.76m)▼ Low 08:00 (1.80m)▲ High 13:28 (6.52m)▼ Low 20:18 (1.84m) 4.96m Coeff 70
Sun 15 Nov ▲ High 01:54 (6.48m)▼ Low 08:37 (2.05m)▲ High 14:08 (6.18m)▼ Low 20:58 (2.10m) 4.43m Coeff 61
Mon 16 Nov ▲ High 02:38 (6.18m)▼ Low 09:22 (2.30m)▲ High 14:56 (5.84m)▼ Low 21:45 (2.34m) 3.88m Coeff 51
Tue 17 Nov ▲ High 03:31 (5.92m)▼ Low 10:17 (2.49m)▲ High 15:58 (5.59m)▼ Low 22:44 (2.51m) 3.43m Neap (43)
Reference Station: Hastings Pier • Model: Primary Harmonic Gauge (TICON) • Datum: LAT Tide predictions via TidesAtlas
Next 4 Tides
Spring Tide
Low 06:56 1.36m
High 12:21 7.13m
Low 19:12 1.37m
High 00:43 7.02m
Current: Falling (7.05m) • Moderate Ebbing Flow
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
Sufficient

Water complies with minimum legal safety limits. However, higher bacterial levels are occasionally recorded, indicating moderate vulnerability to runoff.

Rainfall Impact
High Risk

Bacterial levels are highly susceptible to storm runoff. Heavy rainfall in the local catchment is likely to trigger storm overflows and agricultural runoff, rendering the water temporarily unsafe.

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
Southern Water Services Limited

Southern 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
Rother

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

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