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United Kingdom · Dorset

Best beaches in West Bay

2 ranked beaches in West Bay, Dorset

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in West Bay

  1. 1

    East Cliff Beach

    Less crowded side of West Bay cliffs

    7.0
  2. 2

    West Bay Beach

    Dramatic cliffs and filming location appeal

    7.0

What makes West Bay's beaches stand out?

West Bay sits in Dorset, United Kingdom and is home to 2 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in West Bay or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.