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

June 3rd, 2026

Time Type Height
02:10 low 1.18m
08:59 high 3.64m
14:22 low 1.26m
21:06 high 3.8m

June 4th, 2026

Time Type Height
02:43 low 1.25m
09:29 high 3.54m
14:52 low 1.37m
21:34 high 3.69m

June 5th, 2026

Time Type Height
03:15 low 1.32m
10:04 high 3.42m
15:22 low 1.47m
22:08 high 3.57m

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