Walpole Bay, Margate Beach

The bathing water is a resort beach on the north Kent coast near to Margate. It is a gently shelving sandy beach with a lido at the western end and tidal pool at the eastern end. There are extensive underwater rock formations just offshore along the length of the beach which are exposed at low water. These formations are part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest and are great for rock pooling. A promenade sits above the beach with small cliffs behind.
The most recent Environment Agency water quality classification is 'Good' , based on samples taken from 2021-05-10 through to 2024-09-23.
The most recent sample was taken on 2025-07-11
Click here to view the full water quality report on the Environment Agency website









