Charmouth West

A coastal Wessex bathing water at Charmouth West, classified Excellent in the latest annual assessment.

Beach & safety

Water quality: Excellent

Lifeguard: No regular lifeguard service was verified.

Hazards: Cliff fall, rock ledges, tide cut-off, shingle and cold water.

Amenities: car-park

Dogs

Official source: View the rule at source →

Family

Established access and facilities where available, but tide, cliff, current and live water-quality warnings must be checked.

Fishing

Lyme Bay sand and shingle around the river mouth produce bass, flatfish, whiting, dogfish and rays, especially with coloured water and manageable surf.

Species reported: Bass, Plaice, Flounder, Dab, Whiting, Lesser-spotted dogfish, Rays

Crabbing

unknown

Access & parking

Use established signed beach, harbour, estate or promenade access; check tides and temporary closures.