Medmerry

Flooding expected. Take action now.

This Flood Warning is issued as a precaution, because of a reduction in beach condition in Bracklesham. Tuesday afternoon's tide at 12:15 on 09/04/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 7 winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.32 m. The total forecast tide is 5.34 metres Chart Datum (2.60 mAOD) at Chichester Harbour. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide could again go over and through the beach near to the western side of the Medmerry embankment, with flood water affecting ditches and potentially reaching Medmerry Park Caravan Park, in Earnley. Only minor spray is expected to affect beach top properties at Medmerry. Wave heights should reduce Tuesday evening, but tide levels and flood impacts will remain similar until Friday 12/04/2024. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid Bracklesham and Medmerry sea front at high tide. Large waves can carry and throw shingle, take care. If you have it, please install flood protection 2 hours before high tide. We will update this message by 18:00 on 09/04/2024.