Seaford (Splash Point) water quality
Splash Point at the east end of Seaford, by an active combined sewer overflow beneath the Kittiwake cliffs.
The most recent sample at Seaford (Splash Point) (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 8 samples at Seaford (Splash Point), 100% rated Excellent (typical reading 12 cfu/100 mL; highest 49 on 29 Apr 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 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 12 | — | Excellent |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 49 | — | 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.