Flood Alert Info - Coastal areas of Seaford seafront

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Coastal areas of Seaford seafront including The Esplanade, areas behind and near the Martello Tower, Buckle Caravan and Camping Park and Salts Recreation Ground.

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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Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 14:40

English Channel

Wednesday's early morning tide at 00:45hrs on 10/04/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 5 winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.17 m. The total forecast tide is 7.31 metres Chart Datum (3.79 mAOD) at Newhaven. Approximately 40cm lower than Monday night. For 2 hours either side of high water, strong winds and large waves will generate a small amount of spray overtopping which will affect footpaths, sea front parking and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. Wednesday's afternoon tide at 13:00 on 10/04/2024 is forecast to be a little higher (3.85 mAOD), although wave heights should reduce. Minor flood impacts could again be possible. Flood impacts should reduce from Thursday 11/04/2024. We continue to monitor the forecast. At low tide we will check and work to maintain the condition of the shingle beach. Avoid Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Flood water and stormy seas are dangerous and can sweep you off your feet. Spray will scatter shingle. We will update this message by 18:00 on 10/04/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 13:54

English Channel

Monday evening's tide at 23:45 on 08/04/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 7 winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.66 m. The total forecast tide is 7.71 metres Chart Datum (4.19 mAOD) at Newhaven. The tide will be one of the highest in recent years. For 2 hours either side of high water, wave overtopping will affect footpaths, car parks and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade, including near the Martello Tower, Salts Recreation Ground and Buckle Caravan Park. Large waves and minor flood impacts will still be possible Tuesday afternoon. However, Tuesday's tide at 12:30 on 09/04/2024 is forecast to be 50cm lower (3.69 mAOD), so flood risk should be lower. We continue to monitor the forecast. At low tide we will check and work to maintain the condition of the beach which helps to protect the town from flooding. Avoid Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Flood water and stormy seas are dangerous and can sweep you off your feet. Spray will scatter shingle. We will update this message by 18:00 on 09/04/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 15:40

English Channel

Monday's early morning tide at 02:00 on 01/01/2024 is higher than normal, due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 8 winds and very large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.25 m. The total forecast tide is 6.31 metres Chart Datum (2.79 mAOD) at Newhaven. For 2 hours either side of high water, a small amount of spray overtopping will affect footpaths, sea front parking and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. Wave heights and volume of spray overtopping will reduce by Monday afternoon although small amounts of spray could remain each high tide through to Thursday 04/01/2024. We continue to monitor the forecast. We work to maintain the condition of the shingle beach which helps to protect the town from flooding. Avoid Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Flood water and stormy seas are dangerous and can sweep you off your feet. Spray will scatter shingle. We will update this message by 11:00 on 01/01/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 15:05

English Channel

Sunday afternoon's tide at 14:00 on 31/12/2023 is higher than normal, due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 6 winds and very large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.29 m. The total forecast tide is 6.28 metres Chart Datum (2.76 mAOD) at Newhaven. For 2 hours either side of high water, a small amount of spray overtopping will affect footpaths, sea front parking and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. Similar conditions, but with slightly smaller waves are expected in the early hours of Sunday too. Very large waves will continue throughout Sunday, before reducing Monday afternoon. Similar minor flood impacts including spray affecting the esplanade will occur over high water in the early hours of Monday 01/01/2024. We continue to monitor the forecast. We work to maintain the condition of the shingle beach which helps to protect the town from flooding. Avoid Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Flood water and stormy seas are dangerous and can sweep you off your feet. Spray will scatter shingle. We will update this message by 17:00 on 31/12/2023.

Flood Alert issued on 27 Oct 2023 10:58

English Channel

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 30 Aug 2023 23:58

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Flood Alert issued on 21 Mar 2023 23:49

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Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2022 12:59

English Channel

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. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.

Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2022 22:43

English Channel

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. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.

Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 09:46

English Channel

Monday afternoon's tide at 13:45 on 21/02/2022 is higher than normal due to Storm Franklin which brings strong Westerly Force 7 winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.32 m. The total forecast tide is 7.05 metres Chart Datum (3.53 mAOD) at Newhaven. Which should be very similar to Monday’s early morning tide. For 2 hours either side of high water, a small amount of spray overtopping will affect footpaths, sea front parking and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. Tuesday’s early morning tide is forecast to be very similar again, but with slightly smaller waves. Tuesday’s afternoon tide and risk of flooding will be significantly lower. We continue to monitor the forecast. At low tide we will check and work to maintain the condition of the shingle beach which helps to protect the town from flooding. Avoid walking, parking and driving along Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray and water will contain and scatter shingle which is dangerous. We will update this message by 20:00 on 21/02/2022

Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 16:47

English Channel

Monday's early morning tide at 02:00 on 21/02/2022 is higher than normal due to Storm Franklin which brings strong Westerly Force 7 winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.42 m. The total forecast tide is 7.10 metres Chart Datum (3.58 mAOD) at Newhaven. That is 30cm bigger than midday Sunday, and with larger waves. For 2 hours either side of high water, a small amount of spray overtopping will affect footpaths, sea front parking and the road at Esplanade and Marine Parade. Water could flow along Marine Parade past the sailing club and Buckle Caravan Park. Conditions and flood impacts are forecast to be very similar during Monday afternoon's tide, before improving Tuesday 22/02/2022. We continue to monitor the forecast. At low tide we will check and work to maintain the condition of the shingle beach which helps to protect the town from flooding. Avoid walking, parking and driving along Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray and water will contain and scatter shingle which is dangerous. We will update this message by 10:30 on 21/02/2022

Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 09:21

English Channel

Sunday afternoon's tide should be a little lower than early Sunday morning, but will be accompanied with Gale Force 8 South Westerly winds and large waves. At 13:30 on 20/02/2022 the weather increases tide table values by 0.10 m. The total forecast tide is 6.86 metres Chart Datum (3.34 mAOD) at Newhaven. For 2 hours either side of high water, a small amount of spray overtopping will affect footpaths, sea front parking and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. Monday morning’s tide at 02:00 21/02/2022 is forecast to be 30cm higher, and with larger waves. Minor flood impacts will continue Monday. Conditions should improve Tuesday 22/02/2022. We continue to monitor the forecast. At low tide we will check and work to maintain the condition of the shingle beach which helps to protect the town from flooding. Avoid walking, parking and driving along Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray and water will contain and scatter shingle which is dangerous. We will update this message by 20:00 on 20/02/2022

Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 16:44

English Channel

Sunday’s tides will be lower than recent days, but still accompanied by strong Gale Force 8 South Westerly winds and large waves. The unsettled weather increases tide table values by 0.27 m. The total forecast tide Sunday morning at 01:15 on 20/02/2022 is 6.99 metres Chart Datum (3.47 mAOD) at Newhaven. For 2 hours either side of high water, a small amount of spray overtopping will affect footpaths, sea front parking and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. Further similarly minor flood impacts are expected Monday, as strong winds and large waves are forecast to continue. Conditions should improve from Tuesday 22/02/2022. We continue to monitor the forecast. At low tide we will check and work to maintain the condition of the shingle beach which helps to protect the town from flooding. Avoid walking, parking and driving along Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray and water will contain and scatter shingle which is dangerous. We will update this message by 10:00 on 20/02/2022

Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 17:23

English Channel

Saturday afternoon's tide at 12:45 on 19/02/2022 is forecast to be higher than normal and similar to Friday afternoon 18/02/2022. Gale Force 8 South Westerly winds and large waves increase tide table values by 0.56 m. The total forecast tide is 7.25 metres Chart Datum (3.73 mAOD) at Newhaven. For 2 hours either side of high water, strong winds and large waves will generate a small amount of spray overtopping which will affect footpaths, sea front parking and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. Strong winds and large waves will continue over the weekend, albeit not as extreme. After Saturday, the next highest tide is forecast to be 20cm lower, on Monday afternoon. However, spray and minor flood impacts will continue this weekend. We continue to monitor the forecast. At low tide, we will check and work to maintain the condition of the shingle beach which helps to protect the town from flooding. Avoid walking, parking, and driving along Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray will contain and scatter shingle which is dangerous. We will update this message by 20:00 on 19/02/2022

Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 17:03

English Channel

Friday afternoon's tide at 12:15 on 18/02/2022 is higher than normal due to Storm Eunice, which brings Storm Force 10 South Westerly winds and very large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.62 m. The total forecast tide is 7.16 metres Chart Datum (3.64 mAOD) at Newhaven. For 2 hours either side of high water, a small amount of spray overtopping will affect footpaths, sea front parking and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. Friday evening’s tide will be 50cm lower. However, strong winds and large waves will continue over the weekend, albeit not as extreme. Saturday’s midday tide could see a return of minor flood impacts, when tide levels could be similar to midday Friday. We continue to monitor the forecast. At low tide, we will check and work to maintain the condition of the shingle beach, which helps to protect the town from flooding. Avoid walking, parking and driving along Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray and water will contain and scatter shingle which is dangerous. We will update this message by 18:00 on 18/02/2022.

Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2021 14:38

English Channel

Wednesday's early morning tide at 01:30 on 08/12/2021 is forecast to be 30cm lower than Tuesday, but with much bigger waves and strong South Westerly Force 6 winds due to Storm Barra. The weather increases tide table values by 0.11 m. The total forecast tide is 6.89 metres Chart Datum (3.37 mAOD) at Newhaven. For 2 hours either side of high water, a small amount of spray overtopping will affect footpaths, sea front parking and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. Strong winds will continue until Thursday. However, wave heights, tide levels, and flood impacts and risk should reduce from Wednesday afternoon. We continue to monitor the forecast. At low tide we will check and work to maintain the condition of the shingle beach which helps to protect the town from flooding. Avoid walking, parking and driving along Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray and water will contain and scatter shingle which is dangerous. We will update this message by 11:00 on 08/12/2021

Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2021 18:58

English Channel

High energy waves experienced Monday could persist into Tuesday and over the next high tide. Tuesday's early morning tide at 02:00 on 02/02/2021 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.12 m. The total forecast tide is 6.80 metres Chart Datum (3.28 mAOD) at Newhaven. For 2 hours either side of high water, the high energy waves could run up the beach and affect footpaths, sea front parking, the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade and possibly the areas of the sailing club. Tide levels should be a little lower Tuesday afternoon, with smaller waves and less impacts too. We continue to monitor the forecast. At low tide we will check and work to maintain the condition of the shingle beach which helps to protect the town from flooding. Moving shingle beaches can be dangerous. Please take care if near the seafront this evening. We will update this message by 14:00 on 02/02/2021

Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2020 14:38

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Sunday morning's tide at 09:15 on 27/12/2020 is higher than normal due to Storm Bella which brings Gale Force 8 South Westerly winds and large waves, from Saturday evening. The weather increases tide table values by 0.1 m. The total forecast tide is 5.98 metres Chart Datum (2.46 mAOD) at Newhaven. For 2 hours either side of high water, strong winds and large waves will generate a small amount of spray overtopping which will affect footpaths, sea front parking and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. Wave heights reduce Sunday, but tides will slowly increase to a set of Springs on Friday. We continue to monitor the forecast and will check beach condition at low tide, Sunday and work to maintain the condition of the shingle beach which helps to protect the town from flooding. Avoid walking, parking and driving along Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray and water will contain and scatter shingle which is dangerous. We will update this message by 14:00 on 27/12/2020.

Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2020 13:18

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Monday evening's tide at 23:45 on 16/11/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 6 winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.12 m. The total forecast tide is 7.18 metres Chart Datum (3.66 mAOD) at Newhaven. Similar impacts to Monday's midday tide are expected. For 2 hours either side of high water, strong winds and large waves will generate a small amount of spray overtopping which will affect footpaths, sea front parking, the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. Winds will remain strong for the rest of the week, but tide levels fall for 7 days from midday Tuesday and the risk of flooding will reduce. At low tide we will check and work to maintain the condition of the shingle beach which helps to protect the town from flooding. Avoid walking and driving on Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray and water will contain and scatter shingle which is dangerous. We will update this message by 14:00 on 17/11/2020.

Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 12:23

English Channel

The tides on Sunday evening (23:00 on 15/11/2020) and Monday morning (11:30 on 16/11/2020) will be very similar, both being higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Force 6 westerly winds and large waves. On Sunday evening the weather increases tide table values by 0.13 m and the total forecast tide will be 7.2 metres Chart Datum (3.68 mAOD) at Newhaven. For two hours either side of high water, a small amount of spray overtopping will affect footpaths, sea front parking and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. Monday morning's tide level will be almost identical, but with smaller waves. From Monday afternoon (16/11/2020), the tide levels and wave heights will begin to fall. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid walking, parking and driving along Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray and water will contain and scatter shingle which is dangerous. We will remove this message by 14:00 on 16/11/2020.

Flood Alert issued on 20 Aug 2020 18:42

English Channel

Friday lunchtime’s tide at 13:58 on 21/08/20 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Force 6 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.14m giving a forecast tide of 7.15metres Chart Datum (3.63 mAOD) at Newhaven. For 2 hours either side of high water, strong winds and large waves will generate a small amount of spray overtopping which will affect footpaths, sea front parking and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. After this tide no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid walking, parking and driving along Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray and water will contain and scatter shingle which is dangerous. This message will be removed by 16:30 on 21/08/2020

Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 17:08

English Channel

Friday’s tides at 01:30 and 13:45 13/3/2020 will be at least 20cm lower than experienced on Wednesday and Thursday. With wave heights increasing from Thursday night however, minor flood impacts may remain similar to recent days. The strong Force 7 Westerly winds will increase tide table values by 0.1m. The total forecast tide is 7.27 metres Chart Datum (3.75 mAOD) at Newhaven. For 2 hours either side of high water, strong winds and large waves will generate a small amount of spray overtopping which will affect footpaths and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. From Saturday 14/3/2020, we should see smaller wave heights, lower tides and only minimal risk of flooding. At low tide we will check to maintain the condition of the shingle beach which helps to protect the town from flooding. Avoid walking and driving along Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray and water will contain and scatter shingle which is dangerous. We will remove this message by 19:00 on 13/03/2020.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 07:50

English Channel

Thursday afternoon's tide at 13:00 on 12/03/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 6 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.38 m. The total forecast tide is 7.50 metres Chart Datum (3.98 mAOD) at Newhaven, which is very similar to that seen Wednesday lunchtime 11/3/2020. For 2 hours either side of high water, strong winds and large waves will generate a small amount of spray overtopping which will affect footpaths and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. Tides Friday should be 20cm lower (but with large offshore waves Thursday night), with flood risk becoming very low from Saturday. We continue to monitor the forecast. At low tide we will work to maintain the shingle beach which helps to protect the town from flooding. Avoid walking and driving along Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray and water will contain and scatter shingle which is dangerous. We will update this message by 18:00 on 12/03/2020.

Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 13:53

English Channel

Thursday's early morning tide at 00:45 on 12/03/2020 is forecast to be 15cm lower than Wednesday lunchtime 11/3/2020. The tide is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 7 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.1 m. The total forecast tide is 7.33 metres Chart Datum (3.81 mAOD) at Newhaven. For 2 hours either side of high water, strong winds and large waves will generate a small amount of spray overtopping which will affect footpaths, and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. The tide 13:00 Thursday 12/3/2020 will be higher, with similar impacts to 12:15 11/3/2020. Impacts reduce this weekend. We continue to monitor the forecast. At low tide we will maintain the condition of the shingle beach which helps to protect the town from flooding. Avoid walking and driving along Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray and water will contain and scatter shingle which is dangerous. We will update this message by 09:30 on 12/03/2020

Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 08:19

English Channel

Wednesday afternoon's tide at 12:15 on 11/03/2020 could be 5cm higher than Tuesday night. The tide is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.36 m. The total forecast tide is 7.49 metres Chart Datum (3.97 mAOD) at Newhaven. For 2 hours either side of high water, strong winds and large waves will generate a small amount of spray overtopping which will affect footpaths, sea front parking and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. The tide at 13:00 12/3/2020 is forecast to be of similar height. Tonight's tide should be slightly lower. We continue to monitor the forecast. At low tide we will check to maintain the condition of the shingle beach which helps to protect the town from flooding. Avoid walking, parking and driving along Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray and water will contain and scatter shingle which is dangerous. We will update this message by 14:30 on 11/03/2020

Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 12:30

English Channel

Wednesday's early morning tide at 00:00 on 11/03/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 6 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.16 m. The total forecast tide is 7.32 metres Chart Datum (3.80 mAOD) at Newhaven. For 2 hours either side of high water, strong winds and waves will generate a small amount of spray overtopping which will affect footpaths, sea front parking and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. Wednesday's tide at 12:15 11/3/2020 is predicted to be 10cm higher, but with similar impacts which are expected to continue each tide until Friday 13/3/2020. We continue to monitor the forecast. At low tide we will check to maintain the condition of the shingle beach which helps to protect the town from flooding. Avoid walking, parking and driving along Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray and water will contain and scatter shingle which is dangerous. We will update this message by 09:30 on 11/03/2020

Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 15:48

English Channel

Thursday afternoon's tide at 14:00 on 13/02/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 7 winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.33 m. The total forecast tide is 7.16 metres Chart Datum (3.64 mAOD) at Newhaven. For 2 hours either side of high water, strong winds and large waves will generate a small amount of spray which will affect footpaths, sea front parking and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. Minor flood impacts are possible over high tide 02:15 13/02/2020 too. Impacts will reduce from Thursday evening 13/02/2020 despite Storm Dennis at the weekend. We continue to monitor the forecast. At low tide we will work to maintain the condition of the shingle beach which helps to protect the town from flooding. Avoid walking, parking and driving along Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray and water will contain and scatter shingle which is dangerous. We will remove this message by 18:00 on 13/02/2020

Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 08:16

English Channel

Wednesday afternoon's tide at 13:30 on 12/02/2020 will be similar to Tuesday. The tide is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 6 winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.18 m. The total forecast tide is 7.16 metres Chart Datum (3.64 mAOD) at Newhaven. For 2 hours either side of high water, strong winds and large waves will generate a small amount of spray overtopping which will affect footpaths, sea front parking and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. Waves will be large Thursday afternoon. Further stormy conditions are possible at the weekend. Flood impacts could continue until Friday at least. At low tide we will check and work to maintain the condition of the shingle beach that helps to protect the town from flooding. Avoid walking, parking and driving along Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray will contain and scatter shingle which is dangerous. We will update this message by 18:00 on 12/02/2020

Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 13:56

English Channel

Wednesday's early morning tide at 01:15 on 12/02/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 7 winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.18 m. The total forecast tide is 7.24 metres Chart Datum (3.72 mAOD) at Newhaven. For 2 hours either side of high water, strong winds and large waves will generate a small amount of spray overtopping which will affect footpaths, sea front parking and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. The tide, wave conditions and flood impacts are similar until Thursday. We'll issue further advice. We continue to monitor the forecast. At low tide we will check and work to maintain the condition of the shingle beach which helps to protect the town from flooding. Avoid walking, parking and driving along Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray and water will contain and scatter shingle which is dangerous. We will update this message by 10:00 on 12/02/2020.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 16:51

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Tuesday afternoon's tide at 12:30 on 11/02/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 7 winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.3 m. The total forecast tide is 7.29 metres Chart Datum (3.77 mAOD) at Newhaven. For 2 hours either side of high water, strong winds and large waves will generate a small amount of spray overtopping which will affect footpaths, sea front parking and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. Tuesday and Wednesday evening's tides will be a little higher again and further minor flooding is expected over those high waters. We continue to monitor the forecast. At low tide we will check and work to maintain the condition of the shingle beach which helps to protect the town from flooding. Avoid walking, parking and driving along Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray and water will contain and scatter shingle which is dangerous. We will update this message by 17:00 on 11/02/2020

Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 15:09

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Tuesday's early morning tide at 00:30 on 11/02/2020 is higher than normal due to high tides and Force 8 winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.45 m. The total forecast tide is 7.44 metres Chart Datum (3.92 mAOD) at Newhaven. For 2 hours either side of high water, strong winds and large waves will generate a small amount of spray overtopping which will affect footpaths, sea front parking and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. There may also be overtopping onto Marine Parade near the railway bridge. There are high tides and large waves forecast until Thursday 13/02/2020. Tuesday's tide at 12:30 will be lower, but could still cause minor impacts. At low tide we will check the condition of the shingle beach. Avoid walking, parking and driving along Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray and water will contain shingle which is dangerous. We will update this message by 17:00 on 10/02/2020 with information of the high tide at 12:30 on 11/02/2020

Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 14:06

English Channel

Monday morning's tide at 11:45 on 10/02/2020 is higher than normal due to Storm Ciara which brings strong Force 7 winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.63 m. The total forecast tide is 7.53 metres Chart Datum (4.01 mAOD) at Newhaven. The tide will be one of the highest recorded in recent years. Wave overtopping will affect footpaths, sea front car parks and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade, including near the Martello Tower, Salts Recreation Ground and Buckle Caravan Park. High tides, large waves and the risk of flooding will remain similar until Thursday 13/02/2020. We continue to monitor the forecast. At low tide we will check the condition of the shingle beach which protects the town from flooding. Avoid walking, parking and driving along Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray and water will contain and scatter shingle which is dangerous. We will update this message by 19:00 on 10/02/2020 before the tide at 00:30 on 11/02/2020.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 10:38

English Channel

Sunday evening's tide at 23:30 on 09/02/2020 is higher than normal due to Storm Ciara which brings very strong Force 9 westerly winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.25 m. The total forecast tide is 7.07 metres Chart Datum (3.55 mAOD) at Newhaven. For 2 hours either side of high water, strong winds and large waves will generate a large amount of spray overtopping which will affect footpaths, sea front parking and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. Strong winds and large waves are expected throughout Sunday 09/02/2020. At 12:00 on Monday 10/02/2020‚ the tide will be higher and could cause further flooding. We'll issue further advice in a few hours. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid walking, parking and driving along Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray and water will contain and scatter shingle which is dangerous. We will update this message by 16:00 on 09/02/2020 in advance of the high tide at 12:00 on 10/02/2020.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 14:55

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Sunday morning's tide at 11:00 on 09/02/2020 is higher than normal due to Storm Ciara which brings very strong Force 9 winds and large waves. The weather decreases tide table values by 0.22 m. The total forecast tide is 6.48 metres Chart Datum (2.96 mAOD) at Newhaven. Wave overtopping may affect parts of Marine Parade, the Esplanade, Martello Tower, Salts Recreation Ground and Buckle Caravan Park. Very strong winds and large waves are expected from 08:00 on Sunday 9/2/2020 as Storm Ciara passes across the South East. Tide levels could be even higher on Monday 10/02/2020, and the flood risk may increase further. Unsettled weather will remain until Thursday 13/2/2020. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid walking, parking and driving along Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray and water will contain and scatter shingle which is dangerous. We will update this message by 15:00 on 09/02/2020 in advance of the high tide at 23:30 on 09/02/2020.

Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2019 16:14

English Channel

Wednesday morning's tide at 11:15 on 27/11/2019 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather. With strong South Westerly Force 7 winds associated with ex tropical storm Sebastien. The weather increases tide table values by 0.34 m. The total forecast tide is 7.33 metres Chart Datum (3.81 mAOD) at Newhaven. For 2 hours either side of high water strong winds and large waves will generate a small amount of spray overtopping which will affect footpaths, sea front parking and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade. Wave heights increase Wednesday evening, but tide heights and flood risk will gradually reduce from Thursday. We continue to monitor the forecast. At low tide we will check and work to maintain the condition of the shingle beach which helps to protect the town from flooding. Avoid walking, parking and driving along Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Spray and water will contain and scatter shingle which is dangerous. We will update this message by 18:00 27/11/2019