Pagham is an official bathing spot in West Sussex. Its water quality was classed Good at the Environment Agency's last classification. Water quality here can dip after heavy rain. It is one of 15 designated bathing waters in the county.
Bognor Regis (Aldwick) and Selsey are among the bathing waters within 4.2 km. Bognor Regis Station is 4.7 km away to the north-east.