West Bay Harbour Flood alert 11:54am, Monday 26th October 2026

Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High tides this afternoon may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from 4.15pm to 8.15pm on Monday 26 October 26. .
Water levels in West Bay Harbour will be high because of the spring tides. Over the next few days the stormy weather is forecast to increase the water levels by up to 0.28m. Areas most at risk include West Bay Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Brit.
Today the forecast for the high tide is for a peak water level in the harbour of 2.46 mAOD at 6.15 pm, with south westerly Force 6 winds.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 11:30AM on Tuesday 27 October or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

Message issued at 11:54am, Monday 26th October 2026.

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Flood Warning Area Details

West Bay Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Brit

Region: Wessex

Country: England

Counties covered: Dorset Council

Watercourses covered: English Channel

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for West Bay Harbour.

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).