Chesil Beach Live Webcam, Isle of Portland, Dorset

Watch the stunning coastal scenery live from the webcam at Quiddles Café, overlooking the famous Chesil Beach on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, England. This remarkable barrier beach stretches for around 18 miles (29 km), from West Bay to Portland, and is one of the most iconic natural landmarks along the Jurassic Coast.

From this vantage point, you can enjoy panoramic views of the vast pebble ridge meeting the waters of the English Channel. The landscape changes throughout the day with shifting light, tides, and weather, offering a unique scene every time you look. Chesil Beach is made up of billions of pebbles, shaped and sorted by wave action over centuries, creating a truly distinctive geological formation.

The beach also serves as a natural protective barrier for the Fleet Lagoon behind it, an important wildlife habitat that supports a rich variety of birdlife and marine species. Beyond its natural beauty, the area is steeped in history, with stories of smuggling and its strategic role during the Second World War.

Whether you’re watching a peaceful sunrise, dramatic storm clouds rolling in, or a calm summer evening, the live view from Quiddles Café brings the Dorset coastline to life. To locate this spot in the United Kingdom, please see the map further down the page.

Chesil Beach Live Webcam, Isle of Portland, Dorset