Crap Towns / Swanage / Bathing water
How dirty is the water near Swanage?
The one bathing water in or within 2 km of Swanage, Swanage Central, was rated Excellent in 2025. Across England, 297 of the 451 bathing waters (65.9%) were rated Excellent and 32 (7.1%) Poor.
| Bathing water | 2025 rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swanage Central | Excellent | 0.1 km |
| Town | Distance | Rated Excellent |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | 15.6 km | 10 of 10 |
| Christchurch | 21.1 km | 8 of 8 |
| Poole | 12.5 km | 10 of 10 |
| Swanage | – | 1 of 1 |
| Upton | 14.3 km | 2 of 2 |