Coast & harbours Harbour Dorset Council

Bridport Harbour (West Bay)

West Bay, Dorset · on the Lyme Bay

Availability

Waiting list as their website said when we checked, 8 days ago

Their moorings page

We've asked Bridport Harbour (West Bay) to confirm.

Prices for 2026/27

WhatPriceYour boat
Swinging mooring, small boat
Private leisure mooring, April to September
£107 per metre for the summer season
Swinging mooring, small boat
Outside summer season extension at the Harbour Master's discretion
£16.50 per metre a month
Swinging mooring, small boat
Temporary mooring, April to September
£27.50 per metre a month
Pontoon berth
Private visiting craft overnight fee
£24.50 to £43.50 a night by length
Bands
  • 0–33ft: £24.50
  • 33–49ft: £31.50
  • 49–66ft: £37
  • over 66ft: £43.50

Prices include VAT. Fees take effect 1 April 2026. Private moorings run April to September; at the Harbour Master's discretion, this may be extended outside summer for £16.50 per month per metre. A £35 waiting list admin charge is listed. From their published tariff, checked October 2026. Confirm before you book.

About Bridport Harbour (West Bay)

A tidal harbour at the mouth of the River Brit with private leisure moorings, commercial berths and seasonal visitor pontoons.

Bridport Harbour is a single tidal basin at West Bay on Lyme Bay. Most of its private leisure moorings are in trots secured to ground chains; the Council provides the chains and risers.

Private moorings are allocated annually, and the harbour says applicants must join a waiting list. Eligibility is limited to people living within ten miles of the harbour or paying Dorset Council tax from their residence.

A seasonal modular pontoon facility is normally available from April to September. The harbour also lists power and water at the entrance to the pontoons, showers, a chandlery, boat lifting and launch and recovery services.

Berths

  • Kinds: swinging mooring, pontoon berth, drying berth
  • Takes: small boats, sailing yachts, cruisers
  • Berths: 137
  • Longest boat: 10m (33ft)

Facilities

On the berth

  • Electric hook-up
  • Water on the berth

Shore

  • Showers

Boatyard

  • Boat hoist
  • Slipway
  • Dry dock
  • Chandlery

Nearby

  • Visitor berths