26/10/2026
Environment Agency Flood Alert
A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency.
Flood alert in force: South Cornwall Coast from Lands End to Lizard Point
Flooding is possible for: Lands End to Lizard Point including Mousehole, Newlyn, Penzance, Longrock, Marazion, Praa Sands and Porthleven
High tides over the next two days may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning.
Areas particularly at risk include Mousehole, Newlyn, Penzance, Longrock, Marazion, Praa Sands and Porthleven harbour.
The high tide at Newlyn on Monday 26th October is at 16:29, and on Tuesday 27th October at 11:34. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast high tide level is 3.11mAOD on Monday, and is 2.94mAOD on Tuesday. Expect tide levels along the coast to be between 0.30 and 0.40 metres above tide table level. Storm force 6 south-westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 4.0m are forecast over the high tide.
Coastal conditions should ease for Tuesday afternoon.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 11:00AM on Tuesday 27 October or as the situation changes.
Be prepared
You should:
• go to Check for flooding to see a map of the area and monitor up-to-date local flood information
• get ready to act on your personal flood plan if you have one
• follow the guidance in what to do before or during a flood
You can also read more about what flood alerts are.
Stay up to date
To get the latest flood information, you can:
• go to Check for flooding
• monitor local weather, news and travel updates
• call Floodline on 0345 988 1188, using quick dial code 211000