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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  • Café
  • Public and disabled toilets (disabled toilets accessed via radar key)

Activities

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Snorkeling

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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

August 31st, 2026

Time Type Height
02:32 low 0.6m
09:11 high 4.07m
14:40 low 0.69m
21:25 high 4.18m

September 1st, 2026

Time Type Height
03:00 low 0.64m
09:41 high 4.03m
15:09 low 0.74m
21:56 high 4.05m

September 2nd, 2026

Time Type Height
03:31 low 0.76m
10:12 high 3.91m
15:41 low 0.87m
22:30 high 3.84m

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