Flood Warning: South Cornwall coast from Lizard Point to Gribbin Head excluding the Tidal Fal Estuary
Message Last Updated:
2026-01-22 15:18:00
Severity Last Changed:
2026-01-22 15:18:00
High tides and forecast weather conditions are expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning.
Flooding is expected 2 hours either side of high tide on Friday morning.
Areas particularly at risk include Swanpool, St.Mawes, East Portholland, Mevagissey, Polmear/Par, and Polkerris.
The high tide at Falmouth on Friday morning is at 07:44, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.83mAOD. Expect tide levels along the coast to be up to 0.8m above tide table level. Force 6 south easterly winds and offshore wave heights up to 3m are forecast over the high tide.
Coastal conditions should ease for Friday evening's high tide, though flood alerts may remain in force
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 23 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
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