Flooding by floating bridge Aug 2023
© Dave Miller

Flood alert issued for Isle of Wight coast due to high tides

The Environment Agency issued a flood alert for the Isle of Wight coast.

This alert covers the coastline around the Island and the EA say that high tides on Tuesday night may lead to flooding.

The alert reads:

Flooding is possible for 1 hour either side of Tuesday evening’s tide at 21:47 on 04/11/2025. 

The weather increases tide table values by 0.34m. Total forecast tide is 4.63 metres Chart Datum (2.04 mAOD).

Very minor impact flooding will affect some seafront roads, esplanades and car parks across the Island.

Water will be high up slipways in Cowes, affecting Medina Road and the floating bridge.

In East Cowes, seawater forced up through drains may cause minor impacts to the road at Albany Road.

Wednesday’s tide at 10:02 05/11/25 is forecast to be 50cm higher (2.54 mAOD).

No significant rainfall is forecast.

Flood impacts are predicted until Saturday 08/11/25.

You can stay up to date with the flood alert by visiting the EA website.