Deal Castle
Ocean / SeaModerate51.22485, 1.40490
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Water 17°C · Wind 14 km/h · Waves 0.6 m
A solid open-water swim for those with some experience.
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Deal Castle is an open water swimming spot in Kent South London and East Sussex, United Kingdom. A coastal sea-swimming location, rated moderate, for regular open water swimmers. Check the live water temperature, wind and wave conditions below, and read community reviews and recent swims here before you head out.
Conditions right now
FairCurrent swimming conditions at Deal Castle: water temperature 17.3°C, air 17.8°C, wind 14 km/h, waves 0.6 m. Overall rated fair for open water swimming.
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About this spot
UK Environment Agency designated bathing water. Latest classification: Poor. Designated since 1988. Region: Kent South London and East Sussex.
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ModerateWater type
Ocean / SeaAdded
May 12, 2026GPS
51.2249, 1.4049