Passed water quality tests at least 95% of the time
This status is based on the latest sample, taken on July 29th, 2025
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updates the status of this beach as soon as test results become available.
These results were posted to Swim Guide on July 31st, 2025 at 11:45.
Monitoring Frequency:
Hamburg Beach is sampled
Daily from
June 1st
to
September 15th.
Water Quality Graph:
About Hamburg Beach
Hamburg Beach is a sandy beach with a swimming area that is patrolled by certified lifeguards. Amenities include a snack bar, changing rooms, and restrooms. This beach is open to all Town of Hamburg residents; park permit stickers can be purchased at the Hamburg Fitness Center.
Current Weather
20°C
Clear
Source Information
Recreational public beaches in upstate New York are tested at least once every week typically from mid-June to September. Freshwater beaches in New York are posted when a single sample exceeds 235 E. coli / 100 ml or when the geometric mean of samples collected over a 30-day period exceeds 126 E. coli / 100 ml. Chapter I of the State Sanitary Code Subpart 6-2 includes more criteria for freshwater quality, but most monitoring agencies rely on the E. coli standard.
In addition to traditional sampling methods, Erie County Department Of Health uses a software program called Virtual Beach from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) model to predict water quality. Each beach has its own model which generates results based on historical data.