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Lyme Regis Town Beach

Lyme Regis Town beach sits is a mix of sand and pebbles. More sand exists at the harbour (The Cobb) end of the beach with pebbles on the northern end providing much needed coastal protection.

The Cobb end of Town beach is widely known as the setting for ‘The French Lieutenant’s Woman’.

Facilities at the beach include parking, toilets, lifeguards in summer, multiple nearby food kiosks, takeaways, cafes, restaurants and pubs.

Lyme Regis Town Beach has dog restrictions.

Lyme Regis Town beach, dogs are only allowed on Town Beach from November to March inclusive but must be kept on the lead at all times.

Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 6 beaches at Lyme Regis, 57 beaches in Dorset, or check our list of Dorset Dog Friendly Beaches.

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Lyme Regis Town Beach Water Quality

Water 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.

7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 3.9℃ to 4.5℃ with wind speed 4.1 m/sec (NE)

Tuesday, Dec 06

Expect a temp in the range 4℃ to 4.8℃ with wind speed 5.1 m/sec (NNE)

Wednesday, Dec 07

Expect a temp in the range -0.7℃ to 0.3℃ with wind speed 4.5 m/sec (N)

Thursday, Dec 08

Expect a temp in the range -2.1℃ to -1.9℃ with wind speed 1.8 m/sec (NW)

Friday, Dec 09

Expect a temp in the range -3.9℃ to -3℃ with wind speed 3.1 m/sec (N)

Saturday, Dec 10

Expect a temp in the range -1.5℃ to -0.9℃ with wind speed 2.2 m/sec (WNW)

Sunday, Dec 11

Expect a temp in the range -0.9℃ to 0.4℃ with wind speed 2.5 m/sec (WNW)

Lyme Regis weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

Lyme Regis Town Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Lyme Regis Town Beach is at Lyme Regis 0.73 km (0.45 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Mon 05 Dec
   High Tide at 04:23 (Height 3.50m)
   Low Tide at 09:44 (Height 1.30m)
   High Tide at 16:50 (Height 3.62m)
   Low Tide at 22:06 (Height 1.05m)

Tue 06 Dec
   High Tide at 05:04 (Height 3.68m)
   Low Tide at 10:28 (Height 1.09m)
   High Tide at 17:34 (Height 3.70m)
   Low Tide at 22:48 (Height 0.88m)

Wed 07 Dec
   High Tide at 05:40 (Height 3.85m)
   Low Tide at 11:10 (Height 0.92m)
   High Tide at 18:11 (Height 3.75m)
   Low Tide at 23:29 (Height 0.77m)

Thu 08 Dec
   High Tide at 06:14 (Height 3.97m)
   Low Tide at 11:50 (Height 0.81m)
   High Tide at 18:45 (Height 3.76m)

Fri 09 Dec
   Low Tide at 00:07 (Height 0.74m)
   High Tide at 06:49 (Height 4.04m)
   Low Tide at 12:29 (Height 0.78m)
   High Tide at 19:18 (Height 3.74m)

Sat 10 Dec
   Low Tide at 00:45 (Height 0.79m)
   High Tide at 07:25 (Height 4.05m)
   Low Tide at 13:07 (Height 0.83m)
   High Tide at 19:52 (Height 3.67m)

Sun 11 Dec
   Low Tide at 01:21 (Height 0.92m)
   High Tide at 08:01 (Height 3.98m)
   Low Tide at 13:43 (Height 0.94m)
   High Tide at 20:27 (Height 3.57m)