Flood Warning Info - South Devon coast at Beesands, Torcross, Slapton and Dawlish

Flooding is possible up to 3 hours either side of high tide tonight, Wednesday 18 February. Coastal conditions for Wednesday evening's and Thursday morning's high tides are expected to be less hazardous than those experienced during Wednesday morning's high tide, especially at Torcross. Coastal conditions are forecast to continue easing throughout the rest of the week. Recent storms have increased the risk of wave overtopping at Torcross. We advise avoiding exposed areas due to expected flooding and wave spray containing debris. The A379 Slapton Line beyond Torcross car park towards Dartmouth is closed. Tidal forecast are for high water at Teignmouth at 7:30PM Wednesday 18 February, water level 2.33mAOD, which is 0.52 metres above tide table level. Northerly wind speed 5 is forecast, with an offshore wave height of over 1.3m.

High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning.  Flooding is expected up to 3 hours either side of high tide on Wednesday morning.  Recent storms have increased the risk of wave overtopping at Torcross. Further hazardous conditions are forecast along this frontage. We advise avoiding exposed areas due to expected flooding and wave spray containing debris. The A379 Slapton Line beyond Torcross car park towards Dartmouth is closed. Tidal forecasts are for high water at Exmouth at 07:30AM Wednesday 18 February, tide level 2.24mAOD, which is 0.27metre above tide table level. Strong force 6 easterly winds are forecast, with an offshore wave height of over 2.3m. Coastal conditions should ease for Wednesday evening's high tide.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded .  This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 18 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding this evening.  Flooding is expected from 07:30PM to 11:30PM on Friday.  Significant wave overtopping is likely due to large waves and strong winds. Areas particularly at risk include Hallsands, Beesands, Torcross, Slapton, Blackpool Sands, Teignmouth Promenade and Dawlish. The high tide at Teignmouth on Friday is at 09:30PM, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.49mAOD, which is 0.83 metres above tide table level. Gale force 8 southeasterly winds and offshore wave heights of over 3.8m are forecast over the high tide. Coastal conditions should ease after Saturday morning's high tide.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded .  This message will be updated by 3:30PM on 24 January 2026 or as the situation changes.