West Bay View Feature

West Bay Beach rests along the coast of the Dorset AONB, and is split up into two shingle beaches, East and West.

West Beach is ideal for children as it adopts a protective cove, while East Beach offers a ridged beach with views right along the striking Chesil Beach.

Image Credits: Matthew HartleyCC BY-SA 2.0; Marilyn PeddleCC BY 2.0; Jason CottageCC BY-SA 2.0

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Useful Information

Dog Friendly

Child Friendly

AONB

Parking

  • Dogs welcome from October-May
  • Seasonal lifeguard cover
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  • Public and disabled toilets (disabled toilets accessed via radar key)

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Fishing

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Jet Skiing

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Swimming

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Surfing

Weather & Tide

Local Tide Times

14 September 2025

Time Type Height
04:36 low 1.2m
11:28 high 3.57m
16:53 low 1.4m

15 September 2025

Time Type Height
00:05 high 3.25m
05:22 low 1.61m
12:31 high 3.26m
17:57 low 1.8m

16 September 2025

Time Type Height
01:21 high 2.93m
07:27 low 1.93m
14:00 high 3.08m
20:39 low 1.84m

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