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
East Cliff Beach

Less crowded side of West Bay cliffs

7.0

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.