Flood alert for Isle of Wight coast
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High tides over the next two days may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible for 1 hour either side of Friday evening's tide and Saturday morning's tide.
Friday's tide is at 23:09 on 05/12/2025. Weather increases tide table values by 0.36 m. Total forecast tide is 4.72 metres Chart Datum (2.13 mAOD) at Cowes. Light South Westerly Force 3 wind. Saturday's tide at 11:29 on 06/12/2025 is forecast to be 6 cm higher (2.19 mAOD). South Westerly Force 4 wind. Very minor impact flooding will affect some sea front roads, esplanades and car parks. Water will be high up slipways in Cowes, affecting Medina Road and floating bridge. In East Cowes, sea water forced up through drains may cause minor impacts to the road at Albany Road.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Consider activating any flood protection products you may have .
This message will be updated by 4:30PM on 06 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Coast around the Isle of Wight.
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