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Brighton Central

The City of Brighton and Hove, South East
Good Water Quality
Data last verified: 12 Nov 2026

Brighton Central Beach boasts a stunning stretch of sand and shingle shoreline, backed by the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove. With an official annual water quality classification of Good, courtesy of the Environment Agency, visitors can enjoy a refreshing dip in the sea, with summer water temperatures typically ranging from 18-20°C. The beach's picturesque setting and excellent water quality make it a must-visit destination for beach lovers.

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Live Water Quality

80
Good
Safe for swimming
• Updated 10 mins ago
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Air Temp

7.9°C
Comfortable

Weather

Partly cloudy
7.9°C

Tide

Low Tide (1.26m)
in 5h 29m (06:23) • Spring Tide

Water Quality

Good
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
Good
Avg. Air Temp
7.9°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 ↓ (5.87m)
10% through current tide cycle (LAT)
Upcoming High & Low
▲ High: 12:28 (6.00m • in 11h 34m)
▼ Low: 06:23 (1.26m • in 5h 29m)
Tidal Range & Coefficient
Range: 4.87m (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: Teignmouth Pier (7.68 km)
6.8m 3.7m 0.5m 23:0003:0007:0011:0015:0019:00 Low 06:23 (1.3m)High 12:28 (6.0m)Low 18:40 (1.1m) NOW
📅 7-Day High & Low Tide Table
Day High & Low Tides (Local Time) Tidal Range Coeff / Phase
Wed 11 Nov ▼ Low 18:07 (0.99m) --
Today ▲ High 00:16 (5.99m)▼ Low 06:23 (1.26m)▲ High 12:28 (6.00m)▼ Low 18:40 (1.13m) 4.87m Spring (87)
Fri 13 Nov ▲ High 00:49 (5.85m)▼ Low 06:57 (1.42m)▲ High 13:00 (5.80m)▼ Low 19:14 (1.30m) 4.55m Coeff 80
Sat 14 Nov ▲ High 01:23 (5.68m)▼ Low 07:32 (1.62m)▲ High 13:34 (5.57m)▼ Low 19:49 (1.50m) 4.18m Coeff 73
Sun 15 Nov ▲ High 02:00 (5.47m)▼ Low 08:10 (1.83m)▲ High 14:11 (5.29m)▼ Low 20:29 (1.74m) 3.73m Coeff 63
Mon 16 Nov ▲ High 02:41 (5.22m)▼ Low 08:56 (2.06m)▲ High 14:55 (5.00m)▼ Low 21:21 (1.97m) 3.25m Coeff 53
Tue 17 Nov ▲ High 03:33 (4.96m)▼ Low 10:01 (2.24m)▲ High 15:54 (4.75m)▼ Low 22:36 (2.12m) 2.84m Neap (44)
Reference Station: Teignmouth Pier • Model: Primary Harmonic Gauge (TICON) • Datum: LAT Tide predictions via TidesAtlas
Next 4 Tides
Spring Tide
Low 06:23 1.26m
High 12:28 6.00m
Low 18:40 1.13m
High 00:49 5.85m
Current: Falling (5.87m) • 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
Good

Water quality is clean and fully compliant with safety directives. It regularly meets bacterial limits under standard environmental conditions.

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
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
2007

Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 2007. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.

County / District
The City of Brighton and Hove

Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the The City of Brighton and Hove area.

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