Poole - Quay Marina
Dorset, United Kingdom β 8.5 km
π¬π§ Dorset Β· United Kingdom β Altitude 4 m
This live camera looks out over Arne, a quiet village on the southern edge of Dorset, England. It is a useful window onto a landscape of heath, woodland and tidal shoreline that changes quickly with the weather and tide. Use it to check conditions before a visit or simply to see how the day is developing.
Arne sits at the western shore of Poole Harbour, close to the Arne Nature Reserve managed for its wildlife. The area is known for its open heathland, reed beds and wide mudflats, with the Purbeck hills rising to the south and west. Many of the paths and tracks here are shaped by the seasons, and the village feels remote compared with the busy resorts nearby. The landscape is low and open, so light and sky play a large role in how it looks.
Depending on the view, you may see the changing colours of the heath, water and sky, along with boats and birds on the harbour. Mornings and late afternoons usually bring the softest light, and clear days give the best long views. Tides strongly affect the shoreline, so the appearance of the water can differ noticeably from one hour to the next. Check the local time shown on the page to match what you see with the day's rhythm.
Dorset has a mild maritime climate, with the warmest weather usually from late spring to early autumn. Winters are wet and windy but rarely severe. If you are planning a trip, the live weather and forecast on this page will help you pick a suitable day. Nearby cameras include Poole Quay Marina, a short drive away, and the Swanage views from Peveril Point and the lifeboat station, which show the Purbeck coastline.
Source: Arne Webcam
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The current conditions and the three-day forecast for Arne are shown in the live weather block on this page. They update regularly, so you can check them before you set out.
The local time for Arne is displayed on this page, based on the UK time zone. It follows daylight saving time, so it changes between winter and summer.
The camera is in the village of Arne in Dorset, on the western side of Poole Harbour at about 4 metres above sea level. The map on this page shows its precise position.
Early morning and late afternoon usually give the softest light, while clear, calm days show the widest views. Tides also change the shoreline noticeably, so watching at different times of day can be rewarding.
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