Lulworth Cove, a picturesque and tranquil beach in Dorset, England, boasts a stunning shoreline characterised by sand and shingle. The beach's water quality is consistently rated as Excellent by the Environment Agency, making it an ideal destination for families and water sports enthusiasts. During the summer months, the water temperature at Lulworth Cove typically ranges from 17°C to 19°C.
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The White House is a spacious and well-appointed holiday home, conveniently located in the centre of the popular village of West Lulworth, with the famous Lulworth Cove just a s...
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Coach House is a beautiful, thatched barn conversion and it has been meticulously prepared to provide a comfortable and well-appointed holiday home. Sitting between Puddletown, ...
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Located on the outskirts of Osmington, close to Ringstead Bay, the seaside resort of Weymouth and within easy reach of Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. Grove Lodge offers generous...
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The White House is a spacious and well-appointed holiday home, conveniently located in the centre of the popular village of West Lulworth, with the famous Lulworth Cove just a s...
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From £1,312
Located on the outskirts of Osmington, close to Ringstead Bay, the seaside resort of Weymouth and within easy reach of Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. Grove Lodge offers generous...
Rural Retreats
From £1,097
The White House is a spacious and well-appointed holiday home, conveniently located in the centre of the popular village of West Lulworth, with the famous Lulworth Cove just a s...
Harmonic astronomical predictions, tidal coefficients & flow rate
| Day | High & Low Tides (Local Time) | Tidal Range | Coeff / Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 11 Nov | ▲ High 13:33 (1.67m)▼ Low 16:31 (0.74m)▲ High 21:45 (1.94m) | 1.20m | Spring (88) |
| Today | ▼ Low 00:26 (1.49m)▲ High 02:04 (1.67m)▼ Low 04:44 (0.94m)▲ High 09:47 (2.07m)▼ Low 12:52 (1.55m)▲ High 14:16 (1.66m)▼ Low 17:09 (0.79m)▲ High 22:26 (1.85m) | 1.28m | Spring (92) |
| Fri 13 Nov | ▼ Low 01:00 (1.50m)▲ High 02:48 (1.72m)▼ Low 05:23 (1.05m)▲ High 08:54 (1.98m)▼ Low 13:28 (1.52m)▲ High 14:59 (1.66m)▼ Low 17:48 (0.86m)▲ High 23:13 (1.76m) | 1.12m | Spring (85) |
| Sat 14 Nov | ▼ Low 01:33 (1.52m)▲ High 03:31 (1.78m)▼ Low 06:03 (1.18m)▲ High 09:11 (1.92m)▼ Low 14:04 (1.52m)▲ High 15:42 (1.66m)▼ Low 18:29 (0.96m)▲ High 21:51 (1.63m) | 0.96m | Coeff 77 |
| Sun 15 Nov | ▼ Low 02:03 (1.55m)▲ High 04:14 (1.82m)▼ Low 06:45 (1.30m)▲ High 09:39 (1.85m)▼ Low 14:38 (1.53m)▲ High 16:22 (1.66m)▼ Low 19:11 (1.05m)▲ High 22:21 (1.54m) | 0.80m | Coeff 69 |
| Mon 16 Nov | ▼ Low 02:20 (1.58m)▲ High 04:55 (1.85m)▼ Low 07:30 (1.39m)▲ High 10:11 (1.75m)▼ Low 19:57 (1.14m) | 0.71m | Coeff 65 |
| Tue 17 Nov | ▲ High 05:33 (1.85m)▼ Low 08:20 (1.46m)▲ High 17:29 (1.66m)▼ Low 20:52 (1.20m) | 0.65m | Coeff 62 |
The shoreline consists primarily of sand, shingle. Sediment type dictates underfoot comfort, wave energy absorption, and the water's clarity when currents stir up the seabed.
Water quality is classified as excellent, meeting the highest cleanliness standards. Bacterial counts (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) are consistently low, posing negligible health risks.
Bacterial levels are highly susceptible to storm runoff. Heavy rainfall in the local catchment is likely to trigger storm overflows and agricultural runoff, rendering the water temporarily unsafe.
Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.
Monitored as a coastal beach. Coastal beaches are subject to tidal flows and marine dilution, whereas inland lakes/rivers suffer from low water circulation, meaning bacteria can linger longer.
Wessex Water Services Limited is the regional utility responsible for waste water treatment, sewage infrastructure, and storm overflow management in this catchment area.
Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 1988. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.
Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the Dorset area.
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