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Flood Warning: South Devon coast from Bigbury Bay to Start Point

Message Last Updated:
2026-01-23 14:38:00

Severity Last Changed:
2026-01-23 14:38:00

High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding today. 

Flooding is expected from 06:45PM to 10:45PM on Friday. 

Areas particularly at risk include Challaborough, Hope Cove, North and South Sands - South Sands Hotel and Salcombe Sea. Kayaks and Old Lifeboat House, Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Southpool, Frogmore, and Lower Batson.



The high tide at Plymouth on Friday is at 08:45PM, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.8 mAOD, which is 0.86 metres above tide table level. Force 7 south-easterly winds and offshore wave heights of over 6.3m 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.