Weymouth Lodmoor
A coastal Wessex bathing water at Weymouth Lodmoor, classified Excellent in the latest annual assessment.
📍 View on the mapBeach & safety
Water quality: Excellent
Lifeguard: Seasonal patrols operate at some principal resort beaches; verify the exact current dates and zones.
Hazards: Cold water, rip currents, groynes, harbour entrances, shingle and rapidly changing tides.
Amenities: car-park · toilets · cafe · promenade
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
Clean sand and small features support bass, flatfish, sole, dogfish, rays and winter whiting. Quieter evening and night sessions are most practical.
Species reported: Bass, Plaice, Flounder, Dab, Dover sole, Lesser-spotted dogfish, Rays, Whiting
Crabbing
unknown
Access & parking
Use established signed beach, harbour, estate or promenade access; check tides and temporary closures.
Researched 2026-07-24 — sources & disclaimer
https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/walking-dogs-on-beaches
https://wheresthefish.uk/south-west/dorset/town/weymouth
Rules and conditions change, so always check current signage and tides before you go. We do our best to keep this accurate but can't promise it's error-free.