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St Austell Coastguard are part of H.M Coastguard. We are volunteers who respond to coastal & maritime emergencies from Black Head to Lostwithiel & beyond.

26/10/2026

** FLOOD ALERT 26/10/26 **

A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency.

Flood alert in force: South Cornwall coast from Gribbin Head to Rame Head

Flooding is possible for: Gribbin Head to Rame Head including Fowey, Golant, Lostwithiel, Lerryn, Polruan, Polperro, Looe and the Looe Rivers and Seaton

High tides this afternoon may lead to flooding.

Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of all high tides on Monday and Tuesday.

Areas particularly at risk include low lying areas.

The high tide at Plymouth on Monday 26th October is at 17:42, and on Tuesday 27th is at 06:03 times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.81mAOD on Monday, and 2.74mAOD on Tuesday. Expect tide levels along the coast to be between 0.30 and 0.40 metres above tide table level. Storm force 6 SW winds and offshore wave heights of over 3.90m are forecast over the high tide.

Tuesday afternoon tides will also be affected. Coastal conditions should ease for Wednesday morning high tide.

We are closely monitoring the situation.

Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded.

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.

To check the latest information for your area:
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* Visit the GOV.UK website to see the current flood warnings, view river and sea levels or check the 5-day flood risk forecast:
https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/114WACT1T1CA00
* Or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 using quickdial code: 211002.
* Follow and on Twitter.
* Tune into weather, news and travel bulletins on local television and radio.

What you should consider doing now:
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* Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
* Get ready to act on your flood plan if you have one.
* Move your car or other vehicles to higher ground, if it is safe to do so.
* Prepare a flood kit of essential items including a torch with spare batteries, mobile phone and charger, warm clothes, insurance documents, water, food, first aid kit and any prescription medicines or baby care items you may need.
* Businesses should inform staff and customers about the situation.
* Check that you know how to turn off your gas, electricity and water mains supplies.
* In rural locations, farmers should consider moving livestock and equipment away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. 30 cm of fast-flowing water can move a car and 6 inches can knock an adult off their feet.
* Flood water is dangerous and may be polluted. Wash your hands thoroughly if you've been in contact with it.

https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/114WACT1T1CA00

24/10/2026

We have been a little quiet on social media recently but we have been busy in the background with training and revaluations of our skills

Today we were called to Par beach to reports of a inflatable kayak washed up on the shore

The team conducted a search of the shoreline and dunes at beach in the wind and rain.

Further information came that the kayak had been recovered by someone and put higher up the beach.

The right 999 call was made to alert us , and thankfully no persons were involved

Once the search was completed the team stood down and returned to station to dry out all the kit

Always call 999 for the Coastguard for coastal emergencies

22/10/2026

Take extra care as Storm Austen and Storm Boelo approach ⚠️

Storm Austen is set to arrive overnight and into the morning of Friday 23 October. An amber weather warning for wind has been issued for Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and parts of west Devon, with further weather warnings in place across the UK.

Over the weekend, Storm Boelo will bring more strong winds and heavy rain, with the strongest winds expected across Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England.

Check the latest weather forecast and warnings before heading to the coast. If conditions are unsafe, save your trip for another day.

Always stay away from cliff edges as sudden gusts can cause you to lose your balance. Avoid the base of cliffs as rocks can fall without warning and watch out for flying debris.

In an emergency at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

30/08/2026

A catch up on what the team have been up to

Thursday evening the team were out at to practice their water rescue skills

Sunday 30th August we were tasked to attend an incident at Golant with persons in the water calling for help. Working alongside Fowey Harbour and Fowey RNLI the persons were located safe and well

Always call 999 for the coastguard for any coastal incident

09/08/2026

🚨🚨📟📟 Incident Attendance Request 📟📟🚨🚨

The team were tasked today to Spit Beach to assist and extract an unwell person from the beach

Once on scene the team gave casualty care, and with no ambulances available the team extracted the casualty from the beach to their family.

Once with the family the casualty was taken by them for further checks at the local Minor Injury Unit

Thank you to all the public who helped today before we got to the scene

We wish the casualty a speed recovery

Always call 999 for the coastguard for any coastal emergency

#999

03/08/2026

🚨🚨📟📟 Incident attendance request🚨🚨📟📟

The team were tasked at 21:15 on Sunday eve to assist South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust with casualty on a vessel along side at Fowey Harbour

Working with the ambulance service the team extricated the casualty from the vessel to the ambulance

Great teamwork in a tight space meant the casualty could get onward care in hospital

We wish them a speedy recovery

Always call 999 for the Coastguard for all coastal emergencies.

14/07/2026

🚨🚨📟📟 Incident attendance 📟🚨🚨

The team were tasked along with Fowey RNLI and Mevagissey Coastguard to reports of a person cut off by the tide at island by Charlestown Harbour

Working with the lifeboat the person was extracted and brought back to the harbour. Due to the weather and sea conditions a back up rope rescue system was also put in place

Safety advice was given to the person around tides

Another great joint rescue with the lifeboat crew

Always call 999 for the coastguard, for any coastal emergency

10/07/2026

🚨🚨📟📟 incident request 🚨🚨📟📟

The team were tasked this evening 10/07/26 to reports of an injured person beach

Once on scene the team gave casualty care to the person. Luckily an off duty paramedic was on the beach who also assisted.

With the treatment given it saved an ambulance attendance

Always call 999 for the Coastguard for all coastal emergencies

#999

09/07/2026

Team tasking today 🚨🚨📟📟🚨🚨

At 1330 we were tasked to polkerrisbeach to assist the ambulance service with casualty on the beach

On arrival the team carried out casualty care until the ambulance arrived

Our initial treatment meant the ambulance did not have to take the casualty to hospital.

Great team work from the emergency services , and thank you to the public and the staff of the water sports centre for their assistance

At the time of the incident we were on our way to a school PR event so sorry to all the pupils who were expecting to see us, we will come back another day

Always call 999 for the coastguard for coastal emergencies

#999

26/06/2026

If in doubt, call 999 📞

Whether you’re with someone who gets into difficulty along the coast, spot someone from a distance and aren’t sure if they need help or think the situation could become serious – call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

We’d rather receive a call made with good intent and not be needed, than arrive too late 💙

Remember: Phone, Float, Throw 🛟

It could help save a life but never go in after someone.

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