The Environment Agency have issued a flood alert for the Isle of Wight coast.
The alert, issued at 12.20pm on Sunday, reads:
Monday morning’s tide at 09:30 on 27/01/2025 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 6 winds and large waves.
The weather increases tide table values by 0.93 m. The total forecast tide is 3.84 metres Chart Datum (1.25 mAOD) at Cowes.
For 1 hour either side of high water, large waves will cause spray overtopping and over washing of defences across the exposed coast at Freshwater Bay, Sandown, Shanklin, Gurnard and Ryde.
This will flood esplanades, sea front car parks and roads in these locations. As Cowes is sheltered from waves, impacts, if any, will be minimal. We do not expect property flooding.
Monday evening’s tide at 22:12 on 27/01/2025 is forecast to be 30 cm lower.
No further flood impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. At high tide, avoid parking, walking or driving at exposed sea front locations.
You can follow the flood alert by visiting the EA website.
