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Newhaven - West Quay

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Newhaven, East Sussex

  
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Lat/Long

50.8N 0.1E
 

Water grade 2011

MCS Recommended — Highest UK standard for bathing water quality. Only sites with properly treated
continuous sewage discharge (if any) considered. All available data from Summer 2010 used.

Guideline - European standard for good water quality. All available data from Summer 2010 used.

Basic pass - European minimum standard for water quality. Waterborne pathogens present in quantities
known to cause illness. All available data from Summer 2010 used.

Fail – Failed the European minimum standard. Waterborne pathogens present in high levels.
MCS advises against swimming. All available data from Summer 2010 used.

Stay out of the sea for at least 48 hours after a storm to avoid exposure to storm pollution.

See our "Clean seas matter" page to find out more about water quality standards.

MCS Recommended
2011: MCS Recommended
2010: MCS Recommended
2009: Not tested
2008: MCS Recommended

Local sewage outflows

Sewage discharges which may be affecting the water quality at this beach.
See "Clean seas matter" to find out more about sewage treatment.
combined sewer overflow

European designated bathing water

European Designated beaches are officially recognised bathing
waters which have to meet European water quality standards.
no

Lifeguarded

no No lifeguard service
The beach within the breakwater is sand. To the western side of the breakwater the beach is shingle backed by cliffs.

Beach type

Sand, shingle

Local facilities

Food, litter bins, slipway
FoodLitter BinsSlipwayParking

Litter

Beach is not cleaned

Parking

yes There is parking for 60 cars at the beach. There is a charge for using the car park.

Things to do

Swimming. scuba diving. snorkelling. sea canoeing. windsurfing. power boating. water skiing and fishing. There is no zoning for water sports.

Wildlife & walks

Newhaven Fort is located on top of the cliffs with tunnels that lead down to the beach.

Animal restrictions

Dogs are allowed
This beach is not yet classified, please see our safety page or contact the local beach operator for further information.
Lifeguard service beach safety tips
Sandcastles — play beach football/volleyball/frisbee and build a traditional sandcastle hereFishing — tackle shore fishing from hereScuba Diving — dive in and explore the sea hereBoard sports — surfing, bodyboarding, windsurfing , kitesurfing — get active hereSwimming — you can swim here