New York Harbour Webcam

New York Harbour

New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors, lies at the mouth of the Hudson River where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. It covers an area of roughly 1,500 square kilometers and includes both Upper and Lower New York Bays. The harbor serves as a vital gateway for international trade, handling tens of millions of tons of cargo annually through the Port of New York and New Jersey–the busiest port complex on the U.S. East Coast. Iconic landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Governors Island sit within its waters, attracting millions of tourists each year. The harbor's deep natural channels allow access for large container ships and cruise liners, with depths reaching up to 50 feet (15 meters) after dredging. More than 6,000 vessels enter the harbor annually, supporting a dense network of ferries, tugs, and cargo traffic. Beyond its economic importance, New York Harbor also provides critical habitat for over 200 species of fish and birds, making it both an industrial and ecological treasure.

The webcam offers a dynamic rolling view that captures the beauty and movement of one of the world's most famous waterways. It provides a live stream from the homeport of The Waterfront Museum in Red Hook, Brooklyn, giving viewers a panoramic perspective of the harbor's maritime life. From this vantage point, the camera observes the Red Hook Channel in the Upper New York Bay, stretching all the way from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to the mouth of the Buttermilk Channel. The webcam's slow, rolling motion allows seamless transitions between scenes of passing ferries, cargo ships, and tugboats navigating through the harbor. One of the highlights visible in the frame is the Statue of Liberty, standing proudly across the bay and symbolizing freedom for arriving vessels. The camera also captures the skyline of Lower Manhattan shimmering across the water, offering both daytime clarity and dazzling night reflections. This live feed brings a constant sense of motion and history, showing the living pulse of New York's maritime heart directly from Brooklyn's historic waterfront.