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Weymouth Seafood Hub

Weymouth, nestled on the Dorset coast, is a vibrant and historically significant fishing port. Its strategic location on the English Channel has long made it a hub for diverse fishing activities, supporting a thriving local community deeply connected to the sea.

Weymouth tide times today

• Low water 00:09 (-0.7 m)
• High water 07:46 (+1.2 m)
• Low water 12:39 (-0.6 m)
• High water 20:02 (+1.0 m)

UK time. Heights relative to mean sea level, not chart datum. Not for navigation.

Weather and sea conditions at Weymouth

8°C, rain; wind NE 8 knots (force 3), gusts 15 knots; pressure 1003 hPa, rising slowly; visibility poor (3 km); waves 1.3 m; sea temperature 14°C.

7-day sea forecast for Weymouth

Day	Highest waves	Wind	Conditions
Wed 11 Nov	1.4 m	F3 NE, gusts 17 kt	Moderate
Thu 12 Nov	1.1 m	F4 N, gusts 24 kt	Moderate
Fri 13 Nov	0.7 m	F3 N, gusts 17 kt	Moderate
Sat 14 Nov	0.6 m	F3 E, gusts 16 kt	Moderate
Sun 15 Nov	0.8 m	F2 SE, gusts 10 kt	Moderate
Mon 16 Nov	1 m	F5 SW, gusts 33 kt	Moderate
Tue 17 Nov	2.3 m	F5 SW, gusts 35 kt	Rough

History

With roots tracing back centuries, Weymouth boasts a rich maritime heritage. It played a crucial role in early English fishing and trade, evolving from a small settlement into a bustling port integral to the region's economic and cultural fabric.

Key Species

The port is renowned for landings of crab, lobster, scallops, and whelks. Finfish species such as Dover sole, plaice, and sea bass are also regularly brought ashore.

Trade Role

Weymouth serves as a vital link in the seafood supply chain, with significant volumes of shellfish and finfish distributed to domestic wholesalers, restaurants, and increasingly, international markets.

Seafood Businesses near Weymouth

Species at Weymouth

🐟 Plaice · 🐟 Sole · 🐟 Sea Bass · 🦞 Lobster · 🦀 Crab · 🐚 Scallops · 🐚 Whelks

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