Swanage Live Cam

Situated on the Dorset coast between Poole Harbour and Weymouth

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What You're Watching

This camera provides a live view of Swanage. Shore Road Beach, Sandbanks, Poole This beach has beautiful views to the Purbecks and accross the road to Poole Harbour. There is a swim zone section the usual KidsZone protection and RNLI for safety in the water. This beach is renowned for its sailing, windsurfing, jet-ski and kite-surfing, and is quoted as one of the top ten venues to learn to windsurf and Kite-surf in the world. The most popu.

Best Times to Watch

Time / PeriodWhat to expect
Early mornings 6–9am localQuietest — best light on water; surfers and fishermen active
Midday (11am–2pm) in seasonPeak beach activity; clearest water visibility in sunlight
SunsetGolden light — often most visually dramatic period
Storm / approaching weatherCheck wave size and conditions before visiting

Quick Facts

History & Context

Shore Road Beach, Sandbanks, Poole This beach has beautiful views to the Purbecks and accross the road to Poole Harbour. There is a swim zone section the usual KidsZone protection and RNLI for safety in the water. This beach is renowned for its sailing, windsurfing, jet-ski and kite-surfing, and is quoted as one of the top ten venues to learn to windsurf and Kite-surf in the world. The most popular place for windsurfing is the area inland towards the harbour where the water is only waist high. This is also a good place to fish. In line with the popularity of the venue there are four local windsurfing shops, three of which currently run equipment hire and lessons in the area. The Sandbanks Hotel has a stunning position with Sands Brasserie restaurant and seating right down to the beach. Just across from here is Jazzy's café and bar. This tends to be the trendy meeting place for the young people but is equally popular with families and has a continental feel. There is a train station at Poole and a good Wilts and Dorset bus service, number 152 from Poole daily until late September. From Bournemouth the 150 runs every hour daily until mid-September. Yellow buses open-topped service runs through on its way to Sandbanks.

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