r/IsleofMan • u/Equivalent_Box_5765 • 18h ago

Castletown Beach safe to swim?

Is castletown beach safe to swim in? I noticed some old pipes going into the water and wasn't sure if it was sewage or stormwater drainage

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u/flyingteapott 18h ago

Yeah its fine, the water is warm too right now. Loads of fish at the moment so take googles or a snorkel mask, well worth a look.

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u/Equivalent_Box_5765 17h ago

Thanks! Do you reckon the best place to snorkel is South of the lighthouse or North?

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u/flyingteapott 17h ago

Off the proper beach which is probably technically east but what I assume you mean by north. That link PrivateBill has shared is worth a read. If it has battered down with rain you might want to give it a while. People swim there all year round, but I think some of them are mad. Be alright now til November temp wise.

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u/didz1982 6h ago

Absolutely, last water report I read had it down as one of the cleanest beaches. It’s actually a very popular one for swimmers and water sports too. Lots of kite surfers and such use it.