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West beach is a cove which has been formed between the west pier of the harbour and a protective rock groyne. Safety posters exist giving general advice.
West Bay West Beach is on the Jurassic Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Featured in the Sunday Times best British beaches list.
Harbour Sand Shingle Pebbles
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 0% |
| Max temp. | 19°C |
| (feels like | 16°C) |
| Wind 16mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 3% |
| Min temp. | 10°C |
| (feels like | 10°C) |
| Wind 2mph |  |
The tide at West Bay West Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 7:33 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 12:55 AM tomorrow.
Approximate sea surface temperature:
16.9°C
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Slipway
Car parking is available.
Dogs not allowed May 1st to September 30th.
The beach is manually cleaned by West Dorset District Council.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
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West Bay Canoes (0.2 miles)
Lyme Bay Rib Charter (0.2 miles)
Palmers Brewery (1.2 miles)
Reboot Dorset (2.2 miles)
Golden Cap Estate (3.5 miles)
Jurassic Electric Bike Adventures (4.5 miles)
Rachel's (90 yards)
Baboo Gelato Ltd (180 yards)
Seagulls Restaurant (240 yards)
West Bay Tea Rooms (340 yards)
All distances are approximate
less than a mile east-southeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 2 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 8 miles west as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
less than a mile west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
Location: West Bay, Bridport
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SY459904
County: Dorset
Country: England
Local Authority: West Dorset
Parish: Bridport
Nearest postcode: DT6 4HE
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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