Flood warning for South Devon coast from Bigbury Bay to Start Point
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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.
Flood warning area: Including Challaborough, Bigbury-on-Sea, Hope Cove, North Sands, South Sands, Prawle Point.
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