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Flooding possible. Be prepared.
Monday evening's tide at 23:45 on 08/04/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 7 winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.66 m. The total forecast tide is 7.71 metres Chart Datum (4.19 mAOD) at Newhaven. The tide will be one of the highest in recent years. For 2 hours either side of high water, wave overtopping will affect footpaths, car parks and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade, including near the Martello Tower, Salts Recreation Ground and Buckle Caravan Park. Large waves and minor flood impacts will still be possible Tuesday afternoon. However, Tuesday's tide at 12:30 on 09/04/2024 is forecast to be 50cm lower (3.69 mAOD), so flood risk should be lower. We continue to monitor the forecast. At low tide we will check and work to maintain the condition of the beach which helps to protect the town from flooding. Avoid Seaford Sea Front at high tide. Flood water and stormy seas are dangerous and can sweep you off your feet. Spray will scatter shingle. We will update this message by 18:00 on 09/04/2024.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 1:53pm, Monday 8th April 2024.
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Coastal areas of Seaford seafront including The Esplanade, areas behind and near the Martello Tower, Buckle Caravan and Camping Park and Salts Recreation Ground
Region: Solent and South Downs
Country: England
Counties covered: East Sussex
Watercourses covered: English Channel
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Coastal areas of Seaford seafront.
Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).
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