West Mersea Beach

West Mersea is a small Island connected to the mainland by a causeway, it is situated between the estuaries of the Colne and Blackwater rivers. The beach has sand and pebbles and is backed by grassland and beach huts. At low water there is a large expanse of mud. There are views over the Blackwater estuary.
The most recent Environment Agency water quality classification is 'Good' , based on samples taken from 2021-05-12 through to 2024-09-19.
The most recent sample was taken on 2025-05-21
Click here to view the full water quality report on the Environment Agency website









