Advice issued against bathing at seven of Thanet’s beaches

Update – Tuesday 20 October 2026

The advice against bathing or entering the water at seven of the district’s beaches remains in effect today, Tuesday 20 October 2026. Advisory signage will stay in place at all affected beaches.

Advice against bathing at Thanet beaches – Monday 19 October 2026

Advice against bathing or entering the sea at seven of the district’s beaches is in place today, Monday 19 October 2026.

Signs are being placed at entrances to the affected beaches from Western Undercliff in Ramsgate to Stone Bay in Broadstairs.

This follows a confirmed discharge of storm wastewater by Southern Water on Sunday 18 October, following the heavy rain. Storm wastewater is a combination of sewage and surface water.

Affected beaches:

Stone Bay
Viking Bay
Louisa Bay
Dumpton Gap
Ramsgate East Cliff
Ramsgate Main Sands
Western Undercliff

Further information is available on Southern Water’s Rivers and Seas Watch website.

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