Flood Warning: Climping Seafront
Message Last Updated:
2026-01-08 17:25:00
Severity Last Changed:
2026-01-08 15:36:00
High tides on Friday may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible for 2 hours either side of Friday's early morning tide at 03:00 on 09/01/2026.
Storm Goretti increases tide table values by 0.83 m. Total forecast tide is 6.29 metres Chart Datum (3.24 mAOD) at Littlehampton. Gale Force 8 North Westerly wind. Waves will overtop the sea front. Water will flow westwards along Mill Lane and Climping Street (from the right of the East car park) ponding in Climping Street Car Park, near to properties and in nearby land and fields. Friday's tide at 15:15 09/01/2026 is forecast to be 102 cm lower (2.22 mAOD). Subsequent tides will continue to fall. Provided the beach is still in good condition following Storm Goretti, flood risk should reduce. We are closely monitoring the situation.
We routinely check the condition of the beach at Climping.
Consider activating any flood protection products you may have. Access could be restricted. Take care if visiting Climping beach.
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 09 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
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