West Bay West Beach

West Bay beach is a wide sandy beach split by the harbour entrance.

The high cliffs here were the location for the TV programme Broadchurch starring David Tennant and Olivia Colman.

Parking, toilets and selection of shops and places to eat.

Dog Friendly Beach?

We have no current information on dog restrictions for West Bay West Beach.

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

Visit West Bay West Beach

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West Bay West 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.

West Bay West Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 15.2℃ to 19.1℃ with wind speed 4.3 m/sec (SE)

Wednesday, Jun 07

Expect a temp in the range 10.3℃ to 12.1℃ with wind speed 6.6 m/sec (NE)

Thursday, Jun 08

Expect a temp in the range 11.6℃ to 13.9℃ with wind speed 8.5 m/sec (ENE)

Friday, Jun 09

Expect a temp in the range 12.8℃ to 14.2℃ with wind speed 8.8 m/sec (ENE)

Saturday, Jun 10

Expect a temp in the range 15.7℃ to 17.3℃ with wind speed 3.8 m/sec (E)

Sunday, Jun 11

Expect a temp in the range 14.8℃ to 15.5℃ with wind speed 3.2 m/sec (WSW)

Monday, Jun 12

Expect a temp in the range 13.9℃ to 16℃ with wind speed 3.3 m/sec (N)

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

West Bay West Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to West Bay West Beach is at Bridport (West Bay) 0.64 km (0.40 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height, helping you to plan the best time to visit West Bay West Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Tue 06 Jun
   Low Tide at 00:52 (Height 0.72m)
   High Tide at 07:54 (Height 3.96m)
   Low Tide at 13:13 (Height 0.82m)
   High Tide at 20:09 (Height 4.13m)

Wed 07 Jun
   Low Tide at 01:39 (Height 0.76m)
   High Tide at 08:42 (Height 3.84m)
   Low Tide at 13:59 (Height 0.93m)
   High Tide at 20:55 (Height 4.01m)

Thu 08 Jun
   Low Tide at 02:29 (Height 0.86m)
   High Tide at 09:31 (Height 3.67m)
   Low Tide at 14:47 (Height 1.07m)
   High Tide at 21:44 (Height 3.84m)

Fri 09 Jun
   Low Tide at 03:21 (Height 0.99m)
   High Tide at 10:21 (Height 3.50m)
   Low Tide at 15:37 (Height 1.24m)
   High Tide at 22:37 (Height 3.67m)

Sat 10 Jun
   Low Tide at 04:17 (Height 1.12m)
   High Tide at 11:15 (Height 3.35m)
   Low Tide at 16:33 (Height 1.40m)
   High Tide at 23:35 (Height 3.52m)

Sun 11 Jun
   Low Tide at 05:19 (Height 1.24m)
   High Tide at 12:13 (Height 3.25m)
   Low Tide at 17:38 (Height 1.54m)

Mon 12 Jun
   High Tide at 00:37 (Height 3.42m)
   Low Tide at 06:27 (Height 1.30m)
   High Tide at 13:16 (Height 3.24m)
   Low Tide at 18:52 (Height 1.59m)