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
No precipitation throughout the week, with high temperatures rising to 22°C on Thursday.Partly cloudy throughout the day.Today's Forecast
4->168% 34% 4 mph
7:02 am 7:07 pmPartly cloudy until afternoon.Tuesday, Sep 25th
5->180% 15% 5 mph
7:03 am 7:05 pmClear throughout the day.Wednesday, Sep 26th
8->190% 2% 4 mph
7:05 am 7:02 pmPartly cloudy overnight.Thursday, Sep 27th
8->224% 4% 2 mph
7:06 am 7:00 pmPartly cloudy until evening.Friday, Sep 28th
9->180% 50% 14 mph
7:08 am 6:58 pmPartly cloudy starting in the afternoon, continuing until evening.Saturday, Sep 29th
6->184% 19% 8 mph
7:10 am 6:56 pmMostly cloudy throughout the day.Sunday, Sep 30th
10->1721% 72% 13 mph
7:11 am 6:53 pmPartly cloudy starting in the afternoon, continuing until evening.Monday, Oct 1st
8->184% 17% 14 mph
7:13 am 6:51 pm - Reviews
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