Exposed coastal areas at Dawlish Warren, Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, Branscombe, Seaton.
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The orange highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Alert.
Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area.
South Devon Coast
High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible for Thursday mornings high tide. Areas particularly at risk include roads along the seafronts. The high tide at Exmouth on Thursday is at 9:00AM, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.64mAOD, which is 0.56 metres above tide table level. Force 4 South Easterly winds and offshore wave heights of over 1.9m are forecast over the high tide. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 05 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
South Devon Coast
Flooding is possible for Saturday evenings high tide. Areas particularly at risk include roads along the seafronts. The high tide at Exmouth on Saturday evening is at 22:15PM. Forecast total high tide level is 1.89mAOD, which is 0.44 metres above tide table level. Force 4 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 1.3m are forecast over the high tide. Coastal conditions are continuing to ease, and this Flood Alert will be removed tomorrow.
South Devon Coast
High tides today and tomorrow may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from Friday evening until Saturday morning. Areas particularly at risk include roads along the seafronts. The high tide at Exmouth on Friday evening is at 21:45PM. Forecast total high tide level is 2.41mAOD, which is 0.81 metres above tide table level. Force 8 south easterly winds and offshore wave heights of over 3.8m are forecast over the high tide. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 3:30PM on 24 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
South Devon Coast
High tides today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from Friday evening until Saturday morning. Areas particularly at risk include roads along the seafronts. The high tide at Exmouth on Friday morning is at 21:45PM. Forecast total high tide level is 2.41mAOD, which is 0.81 metres above tide table level. Force 8 south easterly winds and offshore wave heights of over 3.8m are forecast over the high tide. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 3:30PM on 24 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
South Devon Coast
High tides, strong winds and large waves over the next two days may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from Friday morning until Saturday morning. The high tide at Exmouth on Friday morning is at 9:30AM. Forecast total high tide level is 2.69mAOD, which is 0.79 metres above tide table level. Force 6 south easterly winds and offshore wave heights of over 2.2m are forecast over the high tide. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 23 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
South Devon Coast
High tides from Wednesday to Friday may lead to flooding. Areas particularly at risk include roads along the seafronts. The next high tide at Exmouth is on Wednesday at 08:30PM, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.47mAOD, which is 0.79 metres above tide table level. Strong force 5 winds, in a southerly direction, and offshore wave heights of over 2m are forecast over the high tide. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 03:30PM on 22 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
South Devon Coast
High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide at 08:30 AM on Wednesday morning. Areas particularly at risk include roads along the seafronts. The high tide at Exmouth is on Wednesday at 08:30 AM, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.46mAOD, which is 0.52 metres above tide table level. Near gale force 7 winds, in a southerly direction, and offshore wave heights of over 2m are forecast over the high tide. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 21 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
South Devon Coast
High tides today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide on Thursday evening. Areas particularly at risk include roads along the seafronts. The high tide at Exmouth on Thursday is at 22:14, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.20mAOD, which is 0.95 metres above tide table level. Strong force 6 winds, with a swell wave height of over 2m and a wave period of over 13 seconds is forecast. Coastal conditions should ease for Friday morning's high tide. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 09 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
South Devon Coast
High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide on Tuesday morning. Areas particularly at risk include roads along the seafronts. The high tide at Exmouth on Tuesday morning is at 09:30, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.5mAOD, which is 0.61 metres above tide table level. Strong force 7 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 2m are forecast over the high tide. Coastal conditions should ease for Tuesday evening's high tide. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 09 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
South Devon Coast
High tides, strong winds and large waves over the next two days may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible From Friday evening to Saturday morning. Areas particularly at risk include roads along the seafronts. The high tide at Exmouth on Friday 5th is at 19:00, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.53mAOD, which is 0.55 metres above tide table level. Force 5 SW winds and offshore wave heights of over 1.8m are forecast over the high tide. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 1:00PM on 06 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
South Devon Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Tuesday morning. High water at is at 5:45 am, times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 4 westerly winds and offshore wave heights of 1.8 m are forecast. Expect tides to be around 650 mm 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 Exmouth is 2.3 mAOD, this is 0.65 metres above astronomical tide level.
South Devon Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Wednesday morning. High water at Exmouth is at 8.30am, times of high water will vary along the coast. Wind speeds of up to force 5 south westerly and offshore wave heights of over 1.3m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations especially at Seaton. Expect tides to be around 0.24 metres 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 8.30am is 2.20 mAOD at Exmouth, this is 0.24 metres above astronomical tide level.
South Devon Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Sunday morning due to high spring tides and forecast strong winds and waves. High water at Exmouth is at 09.30am on Sunday morning. Force 6 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of up to 2m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Expect tides to be around 0.52m 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 Exmouth on Sunday morning is 2.69 mAOD, this is 0.52 metres above astronomical tide level.
South Devon Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Sunday afternoon. High water at Exmouth is at 5:45pm, times of high water will vary along the coast. Strong force 8 south easterly winds and offshore wave heights of over 3m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be around 550mm 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 Exmouth is 2.04 mAOD, this is 0.55 metres above astronomical tide level.
South Devon Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Monday evening. High water at Exmouth is at 8.00pm, times of high water will vary along the coast. Strong force 8 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 3m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be around 650mm 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 Exmouth is 2.77 mAOD, this is 0.68 metres above astronomical tide level.
South Devon Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Thursday evening. High water at Exmouth is at 8.30pm, times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 5 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 2m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations, especially around Seaton. Expect tides to be around 420mm 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 Exmouth is 2.16 mAOD, this is 0.42 metres above astronomical tide level.
South Devon 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.
South Devon Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on the morning of Friday 10th March. High water at Exmouth is at 8:23am, times of high water will vary along the coast. Strong force 7 north westerly winds and offshore wave heights of 3.9m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations around Seaton. Expect tides to be around 60mm 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 an update on Friday afternoon or earlier if required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Exmouth is 1.95 mAOD, this is 6cm above astronomical tide level.
South Devon Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Saturday morning. High water at Exmouth is at 06:45. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Strong force 7 southerly winds and waves may cause spray overtopping. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Exmouth is 2.31mAOD, this is 0.53 metres above the astronomical tide level. We will continue to monitor the tidal forecast and update the situation as required.
South Devon Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Tuesday evening. High water at Exmouth is at 18:45 hours, times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 6 South Westerly winds and offshore wave heights of up to 1.7m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be up to 330mm 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 on Tuesday evening at Exmouth is 2.38 mAOD, this is 0.33 metres above the astronomical tide level.
South Devon Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Monday evening. High water at Exmouth is at 18:15 hours, times of high water will vary along the coast. Strong force 7 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of 2m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be around 390mm 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 Exmouth is 2.46 mAOD, this is 0.39 metres above astronomical tide level.
South Devon Coast
Flooding is possible over the Friday morning high tide. Storm Eunice is forecast to bring strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast on Friday morning. High water at Exmouth is at 08:00 AM on Friday 18th February, times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 9 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of 2.6m are forecast, which could result in wave overtopping of sea defences and localised flooding in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be up to 0.64m higher than predicted due to weather conditions. Please be aware of the dangers caused by strong winds, particularly in exposed locations. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
South Devon Coast
Storm Barra is forecast to bring strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the South Devon coast. Flooding is possible over the high tides on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. High water at Exmouth is at 09:00 PM on Tuesday 07/12/2021 and at 09:15 AM on Wednesday 08/12/2021, times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 8 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of 1.6m are forecast on Tuesday evening, which could result in wave overtopping of sea defences and localised flooding in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be up to 0.33m 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 levels closely. This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 08/12/2021, or as the situation changes. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; the forecast high tide level at Exmouth on Tuesday 07/12/2021 at 09:00 PM is 2.12 mAOD, this is 0.33m above astronomical tide level.
South Devon Coast
Flooding is possible throughout Tuesday 7th December. High water on Tuesday at Exmouth is at 09:00, times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 7 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of 1.5m are forecast. Strong winds and large waves are forecast throughout Tuesday, which could result in wave overtopping of sea defences and localised flooding in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be up to 0.23m 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 Exmouth on Tuesday 7th December is at 09:00 is 2.35 mAOD, this is 0.23 metres above astronomical tide level.