The harbour has been improved to allow fishing and leisure boats to navigate the entrance in all but the most severe storm conditions.

The new Jurassic Pier, recently named following a public suggestion scheme, gives views along the World Heritage Coast from Portland to Exmouth and beyond. It has seating along much of its 240-metre length and is accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs. A new slipway and dinghy park is also provided as well as improvements to West Beach.