Ovingdean water quality
Ovingdean beach, a small cove between Brighton Marina and Rottingdean.
The most recent sample at Ovingdean (8 Apr 2026) measured ≤12 cfu/100 mL of E. coli — rated Excellent. In line with the EA's Excellent water-quality standard.
Site summary
Across 3 samples at Ovingdean, 100% rated Excellent (typical reading 12 cfu/100 mL; highest ≤12 on 8 Apr 2026). Almost always clean: 100% of samples here rated Excellent.
Full sample history
| Date | E. coli (cfu/100 mL) | Human DNA | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2026 | ≤12 | — | Excellent |
| 2 Apr 2026 | ≤12 | — | Excellent |
| 19 Mar 2026 | ≤12 | — | Excellent |
Readings are indicative single samples from citizen-science monitoring, not the Environment Agency's official bathing-water classification. Conditions change quickly after rain — always check official sources before entering the water.