Lower Largo
Caution
This spot's annual water-quality classification is Poor. Bathing isn't recommended.
Checked against the Environment Agency (England) · data last changed 2 hours ago.
Sea conditions
Water temperature
15.9°C
Cool — comfortable for a shorter swim
Wave height
0.3 m
Significant wave height offshore; inshore conditions vary.
Tide
Coming in
- High water around UTC
- Low water around UTC
Modelled values, not measurements — coastal water often differs from the open-sea model, and tide times are approximate to within about half an hour. Use official tide tables for anything that depends on precise timing.
Official water quality
Classified Poor in 2025.
Official bathing-water profileCommon questions
- Can you swim at Lower Largo right now?
- Lower Largo is currently marked "Caution". This spot's annual water-quality classification is Poor. Bathing isn't recommended. This reflects the latest data published by the Environment Agency (England). Conditions change quickly — always assess the water yourself before entering.
- What is the water quality like at Lower Largo?
- the Environment Agency (England) classified Lower Largo as Poor in 2025. Classifications are a rolling assessment of bacterial samples taken over four bathing seasons, measured against E. coli and intestinal enterococci limits set by the EU Bathing Water Directive.
- Is there a swimming ban or warning at Lower Largo?
- There are no active bathing restrictions published by the Environment Agency (England) for Lower Largo. That is not a guarantee of safety — assess conditions yourself.