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sometimes also called Chesil Bank is effectively a large pebble bank which extends for 15 miles. with the size of the pebbles decreasing from Portland towards West bay.
Chesil Cove is on the West Dorset Heritage Coast and the Jurassic Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand Shingle Pebbles
Tonight | ![]() |
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Chance of rain | 4% |
Min temp. | 5°C |
(feels like | 3°C) |
Wind 4mph | ![]() |
Tomorrow |
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Chance of rain | 1% |
Max temp. | 10°C |
(feels like | 8°C) |
Wind 9mph | ![]() |
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The tide at Chesil Cove is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 10:00 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 2:51 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Moderate
Approximate sea surface temperature:
9°C
There is parking near the beach.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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Portland Plateau (0.6 miles)
Castletown D-Day Centre (0.6 miles)
Tout Quarry Sculpture Park and Nature Reserve (0.6 miles)
Moonfleet Adventure Sail Training (0.7 miles)
Fancy's Farm (0.8 miles)
Dorset Day Trips (0.9 miles)
Church Ope Cove (1.5 miles)
Portland Museum (1.6 miles)
Chesil Bank (Chesil Beach) (1.6 miles)
Portland Bill Lighthouse (3.2 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 3 miles north as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles north as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
Location: Chiswell, Fortuneswell
Location type: Town
OS Grid: SY683734
County: Dorset
Country: England
Local Authority: Weymouth and Portland
Parish: Portland
Nearest postcode: DT5 1AR
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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