Can you swim at Rockcliffe right now?

Rockcliffe is currently marked "Caution". This spot is classified Sufficient — it meets the minimum bathing-water standard, but it's the lowest passing grade. This reflects the latest data published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. Conditions change quickly — always assess the water yourself before entering.

What is the water quality like at Rockcliffe?

the Scottish Environment Protection Agency classified Rockcliffe as Sufficient 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 Rockcliffe?

There are no active bathing restrictions published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency for Rockcliffe. That is not a guarantee of safety — assess conditions yourself.

What facilities are there at Rockcliffe?

Rockcliffe has toilets, parking. Facility information comes from OpenStreetMap contributors.

Rockcliffe

Caution

This spot is classified Sufficient — it meets the minimum bathing-water standard, but it's the lowest passing grade.

Checked 41 minutes ago against the Scottish Environment Protection Agency · data last changed 23 days ago.

Sea conditions

Water temperature

13.8°C

Chilly — most swimmers want a wetsuit

Wave height

0.3 m

Significant wave height offshore; inshore conditions vary.

Tide

Coming in

High water around 23:00 UTC
Low water around 06:00 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.

This spot’s record

Rockcliffe is in Scotland, about 12 km from Castle Douglas. Rockcliffe was rated Sufficient in 2025 by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.

Facilities & access

Parking: YesCar park about 100 m away (OpenStreetMap)
Toilets: YesPublic toilets about 100 m away (OpenStreetMap)

Official water quality

Classified Sufficient in 2025.

Official bathing-water profile

What Excellent, Good, Sufficient and Poor actually mean

Common questions

Can you swim at Rockcliffe right now?: Rockcliffe is currently marked "Caution". This spot is classified Sufficient — it meets the minimum bathing-water standard, but it's the lowest passing grade. This reflects the latest data published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. Conditions change quickly — always assess the water yourself before entering.
What is the water quality like at Rockcliffe?: the Scottish Environment Protection Agency classified Rockcliffe as Sufficient 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 Rockcliffe?: There are no active bathing restrictions published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency for Rockcliffe. That is not a guarantee of safety — assess conditions yourself.
What facilities are there at Rockcliffe?: Rockcliffe has toilets, parking. Facility information comes from OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Nearby swimming spots

See all swimming spots near Castle Douglas — about 12 km away.