Weymouth Beaches

Weymouth, long-time gem of the Dorset coast, is renowned for its glorious sandy beaches. Catering to every visitor, from families seeking traditional, fun-filled days by the seaside, to nature lovers looking for unspoilt shores. 

This guide will take you through all the best beaches in and around Weymouth, from the lively Weymouth Beach itself, perfect for sunbathers and sandcastle builders, to the other-worldliness of Chesil Beach, ideal for those seeking a quiet day surrounded by nature. Check out the unique appeal of each beach and find out why Weymouth's beaches remain a seaside favourite.

Best beaches in & around Weymouth

  • Weymouth Beach

    weymouth town beach
    Weymouth beach is a long, fine sandy beach that has been awarded the Blue Flag award on several occasions
  • Overcombe Beach

    Overcombe beach

    Overcombe Beach is a continuation of the beach at Weymouth

  • Bowleaze Cove

    bowleaze cove

    Bowleaze Cove is the far end of the crescent of sand that stretches from Weymouth. It is popular with jetskis and other watercraft

  • Chesil Beach

    Chesil beach view
    Chesil Beach is both a spectacle and an enigma. A huge shingle bank stretching from Portland almost to the border with Devon
  • Chesil Cove

    Chesil Cove

    Chesil Cove, at the most southerly, Portland, extreme of the 17 mile long Chesil Beach, is a pebble beach that protects the low-lying village of Chiswell from flooding.

  • Ringstead Bay

    Ringstead Bay
    Ringstead Bay is a small shingle / sand cove with interest to geologists and fossil hunters
  • Church Ope Cove

    Church Ope Cove

    Church Ope Cove is one of the few beaches on the Isle of Portland and is suitable for swimming and diving