Flood Alert Info - South Cornwall Coast from Gribbin Head to Rame Head
Area Description
Gribbin Head to Rame Head including, Fowey, Golant, Lostwithiel, Lerryn, Polruan, Polperro, Looe and the Looe Rivers and Seaton.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 13:07
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Sunday evening due to high spring tides and forecast strong winds and waves.
High water at Plymouth is at 8:38pm on Sunday evening, times of high water vary along the coast, flooding is possible up to 1 hour either side of high tide.
Following some minor flood impacts over Sunday morning’s high tide, tide levels are lower and weather conditions are expected to ease by Sunday evening’s high tide. However, flooding to low lying land and roads is still possible, and a flood alert remains in force.
Conditions will ease for Monday morning’s high tide.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by 11am on Monday morning or if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; Forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 2.65m AOD. Expect tide levels to be 0.2 to 0.3m above tide table level, with force 6 south-westerly winds and offshore wave heights of up to 2.9m.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 12:15
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Sunday evening due to high spring tides and forecast strong winds and waves.
High water at Plymouth is at 8:38pm on Sunday evening, times of high water vary along the coast, flooding is possible up to 1 hour either side of high tide.
Following some minor flood impacts over Sunday morning’s high tide, tide levels are lower and weather conditions are expected to ease by Sunday evening’s high tide. However, flooding to low lying land and roads is still possible, and a flood alert remains in force.
Conditions will ease for Monday morning’s high tide.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by 11am on Monday morning or if the situation changes.
Plymouth forecast tidal information for Sunday evening: tide level 2.56m AOD, 0.37m above tide table level. Force 7 southerly winds, offshore wave heights up to 3.2m.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 12:23
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tides on Saturday evening and Sunday morning due to high spring tides and forecast strong winds and waves on Sunday.
High water at Plymouth is at 7:56pm on Saturday evening and 8:15am on Sunday morning, times of high water vary along the coast, flooding is possible up to 1 hour either side of high tide.
Flooding to low lying coastal land and roads is possible on Saturday evening. On Sunday Morning exposed coastal communities are more at risk due to forecast wind and wave conditions, flood warnings may be issued.
Conditions will ease for Sunday evening’s tide, however minor flooding is still possible.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by 11am on Sunday morning or if the situation changes.
Plymouth Forecast tidal information:
Saturday: tide level 2.80m AOD, 0.12m above tide table level. Force 4 southerly winds, offshore wave heights up to 1.6m.
Sunday: tide level 2.93m AOD, 0.37m above tide table level. Force 7 southerly winds, offshore wave heights up to 2.8m.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 11:53
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Friday evening. High water at Plymouth is at 7:13pm, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Spring tides peak on Friday evening and are forecast to cause flooding between 6:13pm and 8:13pm. A flood warning is also in force.
Locations particularly at risk include low lying coastal communities.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
Tide levels are lower for Saturday’s high tides, however, flooding to low lying land and roads is still possible and a flood alert remains in force.
Unsettled weather conditions are expected to cause further flooding over Sunday morning’s high tide; flood warnings will be issued where required.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by 11am on Saturday, or if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 2.96m AOD. Expect tide levels along the coast to be between 0.1 and 0.2m above tide table level. Force 5 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of up to 2m are forecast over the high tide.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 12:02
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Thursday evening. High water at Plymouth is at 6:30pm, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Spring tides are forecast to cause flooding between 5:30pm and 7:30pm.
Locations particularly at risk include low lying coastal communities.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
Coastal conditions should ease for Friday morning's high tide; however, spring tides and unsettled weather conditions are expected to cause further flooding over the weekend, particularly over the high tides on Friday evening and Sunday morning, flood warnings will be issued where required.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by 11am on Friday, or if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 2.86m AOD. Expect tide levels along the coast to be between 0.1 and 0.2m above tide table level. Moderate force 4 westerly winds and offshore wave heights of 1.5m are forecast over the high tide.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 12:48
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Wednesday evening. High water at Plymouth is at 5:45pm, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Spring tides are forecast to cause flooding between 4:45pm and 6:45pm.
Locations particularly at risk include low lying coastal communities.
Coastal conditions should ease for Thursday morning's high tide; however, spring tides and unsettled weather conditions are expected to cause further flooding from Thursday evening's high tide, additional flood alerts and warnings will be issued.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by 11am on Thursday, or sooner if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 2.86m AOD. Expect tide levels along to coast to be between 0.2 and 0.3 metres above tide table level. Moderate force 4 south-westerly winds and offshore wave heights of 0.8m are forecast over the high tide.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Sep 2024 12:40
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tides on Saturday 21st of September. High water at Plymouth on Saturday evening is at 21:00, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Sea conditions are expected to be calm due to high pressure, however still water conditions may still cause flooding to low lying roads and quaysides.
Locations particularly at risk include low lying areas including Fore Street, Town Quay, Albert Quay and Caffa Mill Car park at Fowey, Quay Street and Recreation ground at Lostwithiel, Polperro Harbour, Quay Road and The Quay at Looe and the B3247 at Seaton.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Saturday 21st of September is 2.72mAOD. Expect tide levels along to coast to be up to 0.12 metres above tide table level.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Sep 2024 12:39
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tides on Friday 20th September. High water at Plymouth on Friday evening is at 20:15, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Sea conditions are expected to be calm due to high pressure, however still water conditions may still cause flooding to low lying roads and quaysides.
Locations particularly at risk include low lying areas including Fore Street, Town Quay, Albert Quay and Caffa Mill Car park at Fowey, Quay Street and Recreation ground at Lostwithiel, Polperro Harbour, Quay Road and The Quay at Looe and the B3247 at Seaton.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Friday 20th September is 2.8 5mAOD. Expect tide levels along to coast to be up to 0.05 metres above tide table level.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Sep 2024 13:58
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tides on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th September. High water at Plymouth on Thursday evening is at 19:39, times of high water will vary along the coast.
These are the biggest tides of the year, peaking on Thursday evening. Sea conditions are expected to be calm due to high pressure, however still water conditions may still cause flooding to low lying roads and quaysides.
Locations particularly at risk include low lying areas including Fore Street, Town Quay, Albert Quay and Caffa Mill Car park at Fowey, Quay Street and Recreation ground at Lostwithiel, Polperro Harbour, Quay Road and The Quay at Looe and the B3247 at Seaton
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Thursday 19th September is 2.85 mAOD. Expect tide levels along to coast to be up to 0.03 metres above tide table level.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Sep 2024 14:17
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tides on Wednesday 18th, Thursday 19th and Friday 20th September. High water at Plymouth on Wednesday evening is at 17:56, times of high water will vary along the coast.
These are the biggest tides of the year, peaking on Thursday evening. Sea conditions are expected to be calm due to high pressure, however still water conditions may still cause flooding to low lying roads and quaysides.
Locations particularly at risk include low lying areas including Fore Street, Town Quay, Albert Quay and Caffa Mill Car park at Fowey, Quay Street and Recreation ground at Lostwithiel, Polperro Harbour, Quay Road and The Quay at Looe and the B3247 at Seaton
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Wednesday 18th September is 2.73 mAOD. Expect tide levels along to coast to be up to 0.02 metres above tide table level.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Aug 2024 12:52
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening tide on the Thursday 22 August.
High water at Plymouth is at 8:43pm, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Force 5 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 1.7m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Do not walk or drive through flood water.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by 12pm on Friday 23 August, or earlier if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 2.86m AOD.
Expect tide levels along to coast to be between 0.11m - 0.13m above tide table level.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Apr 2024 11:32
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tide on Wednesday 10th April.
High water at Looe is at 19:54 on Wednesday. Times of high water will vary along the coast. However, conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. Expect tides to be up to higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
On Wednesday, force 5 south-westerly winds and wave heights of up to 3m are forecast to cause overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Locations particularly at risk include Fowey, Polperro, Looe and Seaton.
Coastal conditions should ease for Thursday morning's high tide. However, we will continue to monitor the situation and issue an update by midday on Thursday 11th April.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; the astronomical tide level is 2.64 mAOD but expect levels to be up to 150mm higher than published.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 11:17
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning and evening high tides on Wednesday 10th April.
High water at Looe is at 07:33 and 19:54 on Wednesday. Times of high water will vary along the coast. However, conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. Expect tides to be up to 130mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
On Wednesday, force 6 south to south-westerly winds and wave heights of up to 3m are forecast to cause overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Locations particularly at risk include Fowey, Polperro, Looe and Seaton.
Coastal conditions should ease for Thursday morning's high tide. However, we will continue to monitor the situation and issue an update by midday on Wednesday 10th April.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Looe on Wednesday morning is 2.93 mAOD and on Wednesday evening is 2.77 mAOD, 0.13 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 11:38
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tide on Monday 8th April, and the morning tides on Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th April.
High water at Looe is at 18:32 on Monday, 06:50 on Tuesday and 07:33 on Wednesday. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
On Monday, force 7 southerly winds, rapidly switching to northerly, with wave heights of up to 5m are forecast to cause overtopping of sea defences and spray in exposed coastal locations. Locations particularly at risk include Fowey, Polperro, Looe and Seaton. Expect tides to be around 550mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
On Tuesday, force 8 north westerly winds with waves up to 5m will coincide with peak tide levels. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions.
We will continue to monitor the situation and issue an update by 11am on Tuesday 9th April.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Looe is 3.19 mAOD, 0.53m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Apr 2024 14:42
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over both high tides on Monday the 8th April, and over the Tuesday the 9th and Wednesday the 10th morning tides.
High water at Looe is at 06:05 and 18:32 on Monday, 06:50 on Tuesday and 07:33 on Wednesday. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
On Monday, force 6 south to south easterly winds and wave heights of over 2m are forecast to cause overtopping of sea defences and spray in exposed coastal locations. Locations particularly at risk include Fowey, Polperro, Looe and Seaton. Expect tides to be around 480mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
On Tuesday, force 8 north westerly winds with waves up to 5m will coincide with peak tide levels. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions.
We will continue to monitor the situation and issue an update by 11am on Monday 8th April.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Looe is 3.01m AOD, 0.48m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Apr 2024 12:19
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on the morning of Sunday 7th April. High water at Looe is at 05:17am, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Strong force 7 to 8 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 4m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Locations particularly at risk include low lying land around Fowey, Polperro, Looe and Seaton. Expect tides to be around 400mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Adverse weather is predicted into Monday and Tuesday which coincides with peak tide levels. This will result in additional flood alerts that will be issued for successive tides. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Looe is 2.79 mAOD, this is 0.4 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 12:15
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on the evening of Thursday 28th March. High water at Plymouth is at 7:41pm, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Force 6 south-westerly winds and offshore wave heights of around 6m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations.
Expect tides to be around 600mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 2.58m AOD, this is 0.6 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Mar 2024 12:25
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tide on Thursday 28th March. High water at Plymouth is at 6:08am, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Strong force 8 south-westerly winds and wave heights of over 6m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations.
Expect tides to be around 600mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 2.91 mAOD, this is 0.6 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Mar 2024 11:21
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tides on Wednesday 27th March and Thursday 28th March.
High water at Plymouth is at 06:56 and 19:12 on Wednesday and at 07:25 and 19:41 on Thursday. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Strong winds and large waves are forecast from Wednesday through to Friday. Spring tides coinciding with low pressure weather conditions are expected to create a surge, raising water levels and causing overtopping of sea defences and flooding of quay sides and low-lying coastal areas either side of high tide.
Tides are expected to be up to 0.83m higher than predicted due to low pressure weather conditions.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue further warnings if the situation worsens.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; the forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Thursday morning is 2.98 m AOD, this is 0.83 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2024 10:56
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tide on Thursday 14th March.
High water at Looe is at 08:18 on Thursday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
High spring tides coinciding with low pressure and Force 6 southerly winds could cause flooding to quay sides and low-lying coastal areas.
Expect tides to be around 310mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it: The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Thursday morning is 2.81m AOD, this is 0.31m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 11:00
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tide on Tuesday 12th March, and the morning high tides on Wednesday 13th March and Thursday 14th March.
High water at Looe is at 19:21 on Tuesday, 07:39 on Wednesday morning and 08:18 on Thursday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
High spring tides coinciding with low pressure and moderate south-westerly winds could cause flooding to quay sides and low-lying coastal areas.
Expect tides to be up to 150mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it: The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Tuesday evening is 2.69m AOD, this is 0.14m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2024 11:09
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tides on Tuesday 12th March and Wednesday 13th March.
High water at Looe is at 06.58 on Tuesday morning and 07:39 on Wednesday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
High spring tides coinciding with low pressure and moderate south-westerly winds could cause flooding to quay sides and low-lying coastal areas.
Expect tides to be up to 100mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it: The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Tuesday morning is 2.91 AOD, this is 0.09m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2024 11:31
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tide on Sunday 10th March, morning and evening high tides on Monday 11th March and Tuesday 12th March, and the morning high tide on Wednesday 13th March.
High water at Looe is at 17:59 on Sunday and 06:15 on Monday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
High spring tides coinciding with low pressure and moderate winds could cause flooding to quay sides and low-lying coastal areas.
Expect tides to be up to 300mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it: The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Sunday afternoon is 2.67m AOD, this is 0.25m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2024 11:47
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning and evening high tides on Sunday 10th March, Monday 11th March and Tuesday 12th March and the morning high tide on Wednesday 13th March.
High water at Looe is at 05:30 and 17:59 on Sunday. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
High spring tides coinciding with low pressure and moderate east-southeasterly winds could cause flooding to quay sides and low-lying coastal areas.
Expect tides to be up to 300mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it: The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Sunday morning is 2.87m AOD, this is 0.30m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Mar 2024 11:44
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning and evening high tides on Sunday 10th March, Monday 11th March and Tuesday 12th March and the morning high tide on Wednesday 13th March.
High water at Looe is at 05:30 and 17:59 on Sunday. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
High spring tides coinciding with low pressure and moderate easterly winds could cause flooding to quay sides and low-lying coastal areas.
Expect tides to be up to 400mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it: The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Sunday morning is 2.93m AOD, this is 0.36m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 13:18
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tide on Wednesday 14th February.
High water at Plymouth is at 08:51 on Wednesday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
A significant high spring tide is expected due to low pressure, and will be accompanied by Force 6 southerly winds and wave heights up to 2.4m on Wednesday morning. This could result in significant overtopping of low-lying land and quaysides within 1-2 hours either side of high tide.
Observed tide levels over the previous days have been higher than forecast. Expect tides to be up to 240mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information: The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Wednesday morning is 2.79m AOD, this is 0.24 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 12:31
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tide on Wednesday 14th February.
High water at Plymouth is at 08:51 on Wednesday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
A significant high spring tide is expected due to low pressure, and will be accompanied by Force 6 southerly winds and wave heights up to 2.4m on Wednesday morning. This could result in significant overtopping of low-lying land and quaysides within 1-2 hours either side of high tide.
Observed tide levels over the previous days have been higher than forecast. Expect tides to be up to 240mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information: The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Wednesday morning is 2.79m AOD, this is 0.24 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 11:31
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tides of Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th February.
High water at Plymouth is at 08:09 on Tuesday morning and 08:51 on Wednesday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
A significant high spring tide is expected due to low pressure, and will be accompanied by Force 5 southerly winds and wave heights of up to 1.60m on Tuesday morning. The tide height is expected to be similar to Monday mornings tide and could result in significant overtopping of low-lying land and quaysides within 1-2 hours either side of high tide.
Expect tides to be up to 240mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information:
The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Tuesday morning is 2.97m AOD, this is 0.24 metres above astronomical tide level.
The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Wednesday morning is 2.79m AOD, this is 0.24 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 11:38
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over high tides on the evening of Sunday 11th, and the mornings of Monday 12th, Tuesday 13th, and Wednesday 14th February.
High water at Plymouth is at 19:12 on Sunday evening, and at 07:27 on Monday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
A significant high spring tide is expected due to low pressure, and will be accompanied by Force 4 north-westerly winds and wave heights up to 1.1m on Monday morning. This could result in significant overtopping of low-lying land and quaysides within 1-2 hours either side of high tide.
Expect tides to be up to 0.23m higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information:
The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Sunday evening is 2.58m AOD, this is 0.17 metres above astronomical tide level.
The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Monday morning is 3.0m AOD, this is 0.23 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 11:54
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over all high tides from the evening of Saturday 10th February until the morning of Wednesday 14th February.
High water at Plymouth is at 18:28 on Saturday and at 06:43 and 19:12 on Sunday. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
A significant tidal surge is expected due to low pressure, and will be accompanied by Force 6 north-westerly winds and wave heights up to 2.4m on Sunday morning. This could result in overtopping of low-lying land and quaysides within 1-2 hours either side of high tide.
Expect tides to be up to 0.5m higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it:
The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Saturday afternoon is 2.79m AOD, this is 0.50 metres above astronomical tide level.
The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Sunday morning is 2.88m AOD, this is 0.21 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 12:07
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tide on Friday 9th February, the morning and evening high tides of Saturday 10th February, Sunday 11th February and Monday 12th February, and the morning high tide of Tuesday 13th February.
High water at Plymouth is at 17:42 on Friday and at 05:58 and 18:28 Saturday. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
High spring tides coinciding with low pressure and moderate southerly winds could cause flooding to quay sides and low-lying coastal areas.
Expect tides to be up to 0.5m higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it:
The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Friday afternoon is 2.67m AOD, this is 0.56 metres above astronomical tide level.
The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Saturday morning is 2.98m AOD, this is 0.50 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 15:55
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning and evening high tides on Friday 9th February, Saturday 10th February, Sunday 11th February and Monday 12th February, and the morning high tide of Tuesday 13th February.
High water at Plymouth is at 05:10 and 17:42 on Friday and at 05:58 and 18:28 Saturday. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
High spring tides coinciding with low pressure and moderate southerly winds could cause flooding to quay sides and low-lying coastal areas.
Expect tides to be up to 0.7m higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it:
The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Friday morning is 2.92mAOD, this is 0.72 metres above astronomical tide level.
The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Friday afternoon is 2.66mAOD, this is 0.55 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2024 12:35
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on the morning of Monday 15th January. High water at Plymouth is at 8:24am, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Due to high spring tides and forecast weather conditions expect levels to be around 140mm higher than predicted.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 2.69 mAOD, this is 0.14 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2024 15:41
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on the morning of Sunday 14th January. High water at Plymouth is at 7:39am, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Due to high spring tides and forecast weather conditions expect levels to be around 160mm higher than predicted.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 2.68 mAOD, this is 0.16 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Oct 2023 05:28
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2023 16:42
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Saturday evening.
High water at Looe is at 7.15pm, flooding is possible one hour either side of high tide. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Very high spring tides and accompanying force 6 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 2m could cause wave overtopping and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Flooding of low-lying land in more sheltered locations could also occur from the high water level.
The communities most at risk include Fowey and East & West Looe.
People are advised to take care near the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio.
We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this information by midday on Sunday.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 2.82 mAOD, this is 0.01 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Aug 2023 06:59
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Mar 2023 18:30
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2023 10:52
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Saturday morning 07 January. High water at Plymouth is at 05.51am, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Strong force 8 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of between 4 and 5m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be around 530mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 2.61 mAOD, this is 0.53 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 12:22
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Friday morning 18th February 2022. High water at Plymouth is at 06:51 am, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Strong gale force 9 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of up to 6m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations at Fowey, Polruan, Polperro, Looe and Seaton. Expect tides to be around 470mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Further Flood Warnings may be issued for this period.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 2.78 mAOD, this is 0.47 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2021 10:39
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tide on Tuesday 7th December. High water at Plymouth is at 20:04. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Strong Force 7 westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 5m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations Fowey: Fore Street, Town Quay, Albert Quay and Caffa Mill Car park Looe: East Looe & West Looe quaysides, and Quay Road. Edge of quays likely to flood include any low-lying car parks, with particular emphasis on Fowey, and East & West Looe. Expect tides to be around 350mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
With strong winds and large waves, sea front areas will be dangerous. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
This message will be updated on the morning of Wednesday 8th December.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2021 16:47
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over both of the high tides on Tuesday 7th December. High water at Plymouth is at 7:33 and 20:04. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Strong Force 7 southerly winds increasing to Force 8 and veering south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 6m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations Fowey: Fore Street, Town Quay, Albert Quay and Caffa Mill Car park Looe: East Looe & West Looe quaysides and Quay Road Edge of quays likely to flood including any low lying car parks with particular emphasis on Fowey and East & West Looe. Expect tides to be around 500mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
With strong wind and large waves seafront areas will be dangerous. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2020 12:15
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide tomorrow morning, Wednesday 16th December. Force 8 southerly winds and up to 4.5m offshore waves are forecast to coincide with high spring tides.
This may cause spray and wave overtopping, and flooding of low-lying land in certain coastal locations including Fowey and Looe. High water at Looe is at 06:23 am, times will vary along the coast and flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide.
Peak tide levels could be up to 450mm higher than published. A flood warning will be issued for this tide.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. We will continue to monitor the situation.
This message will be updated on Wednesday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2020 15:53
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide tomorrow morning, Tuesday 15th December. Force 6 south westerly winds and large waves are forecast to coincide with high spring tides.
This may cause spray and wave overtopping, and minor flooding of low-lying land in certain coastal locations including Fowey and Looe. High water at Looe is at 05:33, times of high water will vary along the coast and flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide.
Peak tide levels could be up to 400mm higher than published and flood warnings may be issued during this period. Tides peak on Wednesday morning. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. We will continue to monitor the situation.
This message will be updated on Tuesday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2020 14:29
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Monday morning. High water at Looe is at 04:49, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Strong force 6 to 8 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 3.5m are forecast to coincide with high spring tides. This may cause spray and wave overtopping, and minor flooding of low-lying land in certain coastal locations including Fowey and Looe.
Expect tides to be around 350mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Tides peak on Wednesday 16th when Flood Warnings are currently expected. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio.
We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 12:05
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over this afternoon’s high tide on Sunday 15th November.
Force 6 Westerly winds and offshore wave heights of 4m are forecast to coincide with the high spring tides. This may cause spray and wave overtopping, and minor flooding on low-lying land in certain coastal locations
Be prepared to take action with individual property protection measures.
High water at Looe is at 17:32. This time varies for other locations along the coast. Peak tide levels may be 200mm higher than published.
Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide.
Locations which may be affected include Fowey and Looe
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Following this evening’s high water, tide levels will drop over the next few days. However, weather will remain unsettled with large waves and strong winds expected.
We will continue to monitor the situation and this message will be updated on Monday morning.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2020 16:54
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over all high tides from tomorrow afternoon, Saturday 14 Nov to Sunday’s afternoon tide, 15 Nov.
Force 6 to 7 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights exceeding 3.5m are forecast to coincide with the high spring tides. This may cause spray and wave overtopping, and minor flooding on low-lying land in certain coastal locations
Saturday afternoon’s high tide at Looe is at 16:45, and on Sunday at 05:11 and 17:32. These times vary for other locations along the coast. Peak tide levels may be 350mm higher than published. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide.
Locations which may be affected include Fowey and Looe
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
During Sunday, Force 7 south westerly winds, and 4m offshore waves are forecast. Tides peak on Sunday evening. Flood warnings may be issued.
We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2020 15:35
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over both high tides from Monday evening 19/10/20 to Tuesday morning 20/10/20. High spring tides may cause flooding of quaysides and low-lying land in some coastal locations. Unsettled weather on Monday afternoon will increase wave heights and wind speeds. Peak tide levels may be higher than published. Southerly winds are increasing to Force 6 on Monday and may increase to Force 8 on Tuesday. Offshore wave heights are expected to peak during Tuesday. Spray and wave overtopping in exposed locations is possible.
High tide at Looe on Monday evening is at 20:21 and on Tuesday at 08:42. Tide times vary along the coast. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide. Locations affected may include Fowey and Looe.
People are advised to take care at the coast.
We will monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2020 16:41
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over all high tides from Sunday evening 18/10/20 to Tuesday morning 20/10/20. High spring tides may cause minor flooding of quaysides and low-lying land in some coastal locations. From Monday, unsettled weather will increase wave heights and wind speeds. Peak tide levels may be 350mm higher than published. South-easterly winds increasing to Force 6 on Monday may veer south-westerly and increase to Force 8 during Tuesday. Offshore wave heights of up to 6m are expected to peak on Tuesday morning. Spray and wave overtopping in exposed locations is possible.
High tide at Looe on Sunday is 19:39, on Monday is 08:00 and 20:21 and on Tuesday at 08:42. Tide times vary along the coast. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide. Locations affected may include Fowey and Looe.
People are advised to take care at the coast.
We will monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Sep 2020 11:26
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible for this evenings high tide on Saturday 19th September. High water at Looe is at 20:00. Times of high water vary along the coast.
High spring tides will peak this evening. High tide levels, along with force 4 east north easterly winds and associated south coast easterly waves are forecast. This could result in minor overtopping and spray along the coast. Flooding may affect tidal Fowey, Polperro, Lostwithiel, Seaton and Looe.
Install flood protection products, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
We will monitor the situation and update this message if situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Aug 2020 11:13
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Friday evening, 21st August. High spring tides, strong winds and large waves may cause flooding to low lying coastal areas.
High water at Looe on Friday is at 20:20. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 6 south westerly winds and large waves could result in wave overtopping and sea spray in exposed locations.
High numbers of visitors in locations that may flood brings an increased risk. People are advised to avoid low lying and exposed coastal areas. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Aug 2020 13:35
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over all high tides from the evening of Thursday 20th to Friday 21st August. High spring tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding, particularly over the high tide on Thursday evening.
High water at Looe on Thursday is 19:37 and Friday at 08:04 and 20:20. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Storm Ellen is forecast to bring force 6 to 7 south westerly winds and large waves which is expected to cause tides to be higher than predicted along the coast and could result in wave overtopping and sea spray in exposed locations.
High numbers of visitors in locations that may flood brings an increased risk. People are advised to avoid low lying and exposed coastal areas. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Aug 2020 16:39
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tide on Thursday 20th August. High Spring tides coinciding with strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding, particularly over the high tide on Thursday evening.
High water at Looe on Thursday is 19:37. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Tide levels are rising towards spring tides which peak on Friday 21st August. Storm Ellen is forecast to bring force 6 to 7 south westerly winds and large waves which is expected to cause tides to be higher than predicted along the coast, and could result in wave overtopping and sea spray in exposed locations.
High numbers of visitors in locations that may flood brings an increased risk. People are advised to avoid low lying and exposed coastal areas. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update by 1pm on Thursday or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 11:18
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tides on Wednesday evening 11th March and Thursday morning 12th March. High water at Fowey on Wednesday evening is at 19:05 and Thursday morning at 07:23.
Times of high water will vary along the coast. Conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide.
High tidal levels and force 7 west southwest winds and offshore wave heights of 3m are forecast.
This could result in wave overtopping and sea spray along the coast including sea front car parks. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care.
Flood warnings will also be in force for the high tide on Thursday morning.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this flood alert information on Thursday morning, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 12:47
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tides of Wednesday 11th March and Thursday 12th March. High water at Fowey on Wednesday morning is 06:39 and on Thursday morning is 07:23. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Tide levels are now rising towards spring tides which peak on Wednesday 11th March. Force 4 to 6 westerly winds and waves over 2m are forecast for the high tides.
The current forecast conditions include strong winds and large waves. These could result in wave overtopping and sea spray along the coast including sea front car parks. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this flood alert information on Wednesday, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 12:41
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Thursday morning 13th February. High water at Fowey on Thursday morning is 08:24. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Water levels are forecast to be higher than during the recent high tides associated with Storm Ciara, therefore increased flood impacts are likely. Flood warnings will be in force for areas most at risk, where we expect property flooding.
Force 7 to 9 west south westerly winds and large waves are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this flood alert information on Thursday morning, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 10:42
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible for all high tides on Sunday the 9th of February and Monday the 10th of February. High water at Looe on Sunday is at 05:33 and 18:01 and Monday at 06:18 and 18:45.
Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Tide levels are now rising towards spring tides which peak on Wednesday the 12th of February. High tide levels, along with strong winds generating large waves and some surge may be enough to cause some localised coastal flooding. The current forecast conditions, associated with storm Ciara, could result in wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2020 15:51
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible for all high tides on Sunday the 9th of February and Monday the 10th of February. High water at Looe on Sunday is at 05:33 and 18:01 and Monday at 06:18 and 18:45.
Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Tide levels are now rising towards spring tides which peak on Wednesday the 12th of February. High tide levels, along with strong winds generating large waves and some surge may be enough to cause some localised coastal flooding. The current forecast conditions, associated with storm Ciara, could result in wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 16:07
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over Tuesday evening’s high tide. High water at Looe on Tuesday 14th of January is at 20:24, times of high water will vary along the coast.
The forecast is for force 5, south-westerly winds and offshore wave heights of 5 to 6m. Expect wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Tides will be around 560mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Tide locking is possible over high tide on the River Lynher at Notter Bridge.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We are operating defences and will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 13:54
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over Tuesday evening’s high tide. High water at Looe on Tuesday 14th of January is at 20:24, times of high water will vary along the coast.
The forecast is for force 5, south-westerly winds and offshore wave heights of 5 to 6m. Expect wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Tides will be around 560mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We are operating defences and will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2020 12:48
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over all high tides from Monday evening through to, and including Tuesday evenings high tide. High water at Looe on Monday 13th of January is at 19:40 and Tuesday 14th of January at 07:56 and 20:24, times of high water will vary along the coast.
The weather forecast over the next few days is for stormy conditions during a time of spring tides. Expect wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations.
Please be extra vigilant during Tuesday evening’s high tide. The forecast is for strong, force 8, south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of up to 6m. Expect tides to be around 600mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We are operating defences and will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.