When you can swim Open to swimmers Closed to swimmers
Getting there Rottingdean Beach is near Rottingdean, East Sussex. Use the coordinates below in your maps app, and check road access with the land manager before you go.
50.8018, -0.0568 Copy
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Yes. It is an officially designated bathing water: the Environment Agency tests the water during the bathing season (15 May to 30 September).
The official bathing season, when the water is tested, runs from 15 May to 30 September..
Water Excellent: official classification (2025)
Status Official bathing water Last checked 17 October 2026. Source: Environment Agency, bathing water profile .