Seaford (Edinburgh Road) water quality
Seaford beach off Edinburgh Road, near the sauna and the town's swim community.
The most recent sample at Seaford (Edinburgh Road) (23 Jun 2026) measured ≤12 cfu/100 mL of E. coli — rated Excellent. In line with the EA's Excellent water-quality standard.
Site summary
Across 7 samples at Seaford (Edinburgh Road), 100% rated Excellent (typical reading 12 cfu/100 mL; highest ≤12 on 23 Jun 2026). Almost always clean: 100% of samples here rated Excellent.
Full sample history
| Date | E. coli (cfu/100 mL) | Human DNA | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2026 | ≤12 | — | Excellent |
| 19 Jun 2026 | ≤12 | — | Excellent |
| 18 May 2026 | ≤12 | — | Excellent |
| 21 Apr 2026 | 12 | — | Excellent |
| 14 Apr 2026 | ≤12 | — | Excellent |
| 7 Apr 2026 | ≤12 | — | Excellent |
| 31 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.