Charmouth beach, Dogs not allowed April to October.Charmouth beach is a sand, at low tide, and shingle beach that stretches for Read more [...]
- Profile
Charmouth Beach Information
Charmouth beach is a sand, at low tide, and shingle beach that stretches for two miles with many rock pools. The beach is split into two either side of the River Char, with the East beach being the main family beach and the West beach is an excellent place for fossil hunting.
To the west of Charmouth is the site of the largest coastal mudslide in Europe, called Black Ven, it was created in the winter of 1958/59.
If you are interested in fossil hunting then the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre is worth a visit as it has fossil displays, local information and organizes fossil finding walks on Charmouth Beach.
Facilities the beach include parking, toilets, cafe/shop, beach hut hire.
Charmouth beach, Dogs not allowed April to October.Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 6 beaches around Lyme Regis, 56 beaches in Dorset, or check our list of Dorset Dog Friendly Beaches.
- Water Quality
Beach Bathing Water QualityWater samples are taken at regular intervals during the bathing season and at the end of the season the water quality is classified as:- Excellent: the highest classification meaning the water is cleanest
- Good: generally good water quality
- Sufficient: meets minimum standards
- Poor: You are advised not to swim. The beach will stay open and an action plan should be in place to improve the water quality.
- Tides
- Weather
7-day Weather Forecast
Light rain tomorrow through next Monday, with high temperatures bottoming out at 7°C on Thursday.Mostly cloudy starting in the afternoon.Today's Forecast
6->100% 31% 6 mph
8:03 am 4:07 pmLight rain overnight.Tuesday, Dec 11th
8->1148% 90% 10 mph
8:04 am 4:07 pmMostly cloudy starting in the afternoon.Wednesday, Dec 12th
7->977% 60% 7 mph
8:05 am 4:07 pmLight rain until afternoon.Thursday, Dec 13th
4->795% 85% 7 mph
8:06 am 4:07 pmLight rain in the afternoon.Friday, Dec 14th
3->872% 79% 11 mph
8:07 am 4:07 pmWindy until evening and light rain until afternoon.Saturday, Dec 15th
7->1490% 66% 16 mph
8:08 am 4:07 pmRain starting in the evening.Sunday, Dec 16th
8->1169% 56% 16 mph
8:09 am 4:08 pmRain in the morning.Monday, Dec 17th
8->1293% 61% 10 mph
8:09 am 4:08 pm - Reviews
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