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Flood warning for Pevensey seafront

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High tides are expected to cause flooding on Friday. 

Flooding is expected for 2 hours either side of Friday's early morning tide at 02:30 on 09/01/2026 

Storm Goretti increases tide table values by 0.91 m. The total forecast tide is 7.57 metres Chart Datum (3.92 mAOD) at Eastbourne. Severe Gale Force 9 Westerly wind. A small number of beach top properties from Sovereign Harbour to Cooden Beach, including (but not exclusively) the Parade and Promenade, Pevensey Bay, Beachlands, Normans Bay and Herbrand Walk could be flooded. Coastal roads may be affected by water, shingle and other debris. Friday's tide at 14:45 09/01/2026 is forecast to be 106 cm lower (2.86 mAOD). Provided the beach is still in good condition, flood risk should reduce. 

We are checking flood defences at low tide we will check and maintain the condition of Pevensey beach. 

Don't put yourself or others at risk Danger - stormy seas. Avoid Pevensey beach and Herbrand Walk at high tide. 

This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 09 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood warning area: Coastal areas of Pevensey seafront between Sovereign Harbour and Beach including Norman Road Pevensey, The Promenade Pevensey, The Parade Pevensey, Beachlands, Normans Bay and the Cooden Beach Hotel.

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