Exmouth Coastwatch webcam puts beach users in the picture

Recent renovation work at Exmouth National Coastwatch Institution station has included the installation of new webcams covering the seafront.

Spokesperson for Exmouth NCI, Nigel Bovey said: Exmouth's beach and water users can now get a very clear impression of seafront conditions before they leave home.

"For the past month, the Queen's Drive lookout has been covered in scaffolding to allow for essential maintenance and camera upgrading.

"Because of Covid restrictions and a consequent wait for parts, the work took longer than expected. However, watchkeepers have remained on daily duty since May."

Station Manager Ivor Jones is pleased that the work has been completed.

"We are delighted at the clarity of the image," he said.

"Water users can now clearly see the weather and wave conditions for themselves. We are already getting praise from the kite-surfing community for the improvements.

"Exmouth NCI is extremely grateful for the professionalism of Avocet Heron Scaffolding and ElectroCam UK.

"The project has shown Exmouth's co-operative community spirit at its best."

The webcam, mounted on the lookout 35 feet above sea level, provides live-stream footage from Shoreside along to Exmouth Marina and across the Exe estuary towards Cookwood.

The webcam can be accessed via the Exmouth NCI website here which also provides detailed live weather information and tide times.