Christchurch Friar`s Cliff Beach / Estuary

Christchurch Friars Cliff is in Christchurch Bay on the Dorset coast. The bay is approximately 13 kilometres wide from Hengitsbury Head to Hurst Castle. Friars Cliff is a sandy beach resort, approximately 850 metres wide, backed by a promenade and beach huts.
The most recent Environment Agency water quality classification is 'Excellent' , based on samples taken from 2021-05-07 through to 2024-09-20.
The most recent sample was taken on 2025-07-24
Click here to view the full water quality report on the Environment Agency website









