Water quality at six beaches has been rated 'good' by the Environmental Protection Department for this weekend, while two others are rated 'fair'.

The six rated good are Big Wave Bay, Deep Water Bay, Middle Bay, Repulse Bay, Stanley Main and Clear Water Bay Second Beaches. Water quality at Golden and Silverstrand Beaches is rated fair. 

There was no change in the grading of the beaches compared with the previous week.

Clear Water Bay Second, Deep Water Bay, Golden and Silverstrand Beaches are open to swimmers year round. The other four beaches have been opened for swimming since March 1. All are equipped with shark nets.

Seven gazetted beaches - Anglers', Approach, Ting Kau, Casam, Gemini, Hoi Mei Wan and Lido - are closed to swimmers year round because of poor water quality.

For updates on beach water quality, see the department's website, or call the beach hotline, 2511 6666.