Weymouth beach with its golden sands is one of the best family beaches along the South Coast. The long curving bay makes Weymouth Dorset’s main holiday town. The main beach is within the town boundaries and backed by elegant Georgian terraces. Weymouth was a small fishing village until King George III visited in 1789 and kept coming back to get the sea air.
Don’t worry it is not all old as Weymouth has been updating itself whilst keeping the character, there’s something for everyone in Weymouth and on Weymouth Beach.
During the summer months lifeguards patrol, Punch and Judy to amuse the children, donkeys, and the famous sand modeller still amazes the crowds with his original creations. Swingboats,, trampolines, carousels and a helter skelter add to the colourful scene and snacks, ice creams and all manner of shops, cafe and restaurants
Weymouth Beach is a Blue Flag Beach and has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.
Dog Friendly Beach?
We have no current information on dog restrictions for Weymouth Beach.
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 5.1℃ to 5.5℃ with wind speed 8.6 m/sec (WNW)
Wednesday, Feb 01 Expect a temp in the range 5.1℃ to 5.6℃ with wind speed 8.3 m/sec (WNW)
Thursday, Feb 02 Expect a temp in the range 5.9℃ to 6.3℃ with wind speed 7.3 m/sec (W)
Friday, Feb 03 Expect a temp in the range 7.4℃ to 7.8℃ with wind speed 7.5 m/sec (W)
Saturday, Feb 04 Expect a temp in the range 4.6℃ to 7.4℃ with wind speed 2.5 m/sec (W)
Sunday, Feb 05 Expect a temp in the range 2.6℃ to 8.7℃ with wind speed 3.9 m/sec (W)
Monday, Feb 06 Expect a temp in the range -1.3℃ to 0.8℃ with wind speed 1.4 m/sec (N)
Weymouth weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Weymouth Beach Tide Times
Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Weymouth Beach is at Chesil Cove 5.32 km (3.31 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.
Tue 31 Jan High Tide at 02:09 (Height 3.23m) Low Tide at 08:07 (Height 1.27m) High Tide at 14:48 (Height 3.30m) Low Tide at 20:32 (Height 1.11m)
Wed 01 Feb High Tide at 03:24 (Height 3.28m) Low Tide at 09:01 (Height 1.22m) High Tide at 15:49 (Height 3.27m) Low Tide at 21:22 (Height 1.04m)
Thu 02 Feb High Tide at 04:29 (Height 3.42m) Low Tide at 09:52 (Height 1.13m) High Tide at 16:43 (Height 3.30m) Low Tide at 22:09 (Height 0.94m)
Fri 03 Feb High Tide at 05:23 (Height 3.59m) Low Tide at 10:41 (Height 1.02m) High Tide at 17:30 (Height 3.37m) Low Tide at 22:54 (Height 0.86m)
Sat 04 Feb High Tide at 06:08 (Height 3.74m) Low Tide at 11:27 (Height 0.92m) High Tide at 18:11 (Height 3.47m) Low Tide at 23:37 (Height 0.79m)
Sun 05 Feb High Tide at 06:48 (Height 3.84m) Low Tide at 12:10 (Height 0.85m) High Tide at 18:48 (Height 3.56m)
Mon 06 Feb Low Tide at 00:15 (Height 0.75m) High Tide at 07:22 (Height 3.88m) Low Tide at 12:49 (Height 0.83m) High Tide at 19:22 (Height 3.63m)
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