Port Erin Bay, Isle of Man webcam
Working Still image · every 5 min Beach · Official source · What camera types mean
What you are looking at
The Isle of Man Government publishes this webcam at Port Erin, a seaside village in the south-west of the island. The camera looks over a slipway and harbor area toward the breakwater with its small lighthouse, the sheltered bay and its sandy beach, and the hotels and houses that line the hillside around the bay.
Port Erin Bay is framed by high headlands, including Bradda Head on the north side, and the beach is a favorite in summer for swimming, paddleboarding and families. You may see small boats launched from the slipway, walkers along the promenade and the tide moving in and out across the sand. The bay faces west, so evening light and sunsets can be beautiful, while winter storms roll in from the Irish Sea. The village is also the southern end of the Isle of Man Steam Railway.
The webcam shows still images that refresh about every five minutes, time-stamped in the corner. A practical tip: check the camera before heading to the beach. The image shows quickly whether the bay is calm and sunny or whether a sea mist or westerly wind has rolled in.
Camera details
- Camera ID
- port-erin-bay
- Operator
- Isle of Man Government
- Image updates
- Every 5 min
- Video format
- Still image (JPEG)
- Position
- Exact (from the provider)
- Licence
- Isle of Man Open Government Licence
- Data source
- Isle of Man Government webcams
- Last checked
- 01:00 UTC (48 min ago)
- Working, last 7 days
- Not enough checks yet
From the provider's own camera list and our automatic checks. Readings and details can change without notice.
On the map
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Questions about Port Erin Bay, Isle of Man
Is Port Erin Bay, Isle of Man working right now?
Yes, it is working: at our last automatic check (Oct 8, 01:00 UTC) it was sending new pictures. It is a still image, not video: a new photo arrives about every 5 minutes straight from Isle of Man Government.
How often does this camera refresh?
About every 5 minutes, on Isle of Man Government's schedule. The image on this page refreshes by itself while the tab is open.
Who runs this camera?
Isle of Man Government runs this camera. It is an official source. Its images are shared under the Isle of Man Open Government Licence. LiveLocation shows them straight from the source with credit. About Isle of Man Government webcams Watch at the source
Where is the Port Erin Bay, Isle of Man camera?
It is in Isle of Man. Coordinates: 54.087, -4.757.
Is it day or night there now?
The camera is in the Europe/Isle of Man time zone. The "Right now" panel above shows the local time live. On October 8 the sun rises at 7:34 AM and sets at 6:39 PM there.
Can I see other cameras nearby?
Yes: 5 other cameras are within 25 km of this one. The live camera radar shows them all on a map, nearest first. Open the radar here