Pevensey Beach - Strong winds, spring tides, and our response (5 December 2025)

We have experienced some challenging conditions along the coast this week. Spring tides will peak at 3.7 metres today, and Thursday’s strong winds caused erosion across the frontage. We have seen the worst impacts around Old Martello Road, Grey Towers, Leyland, and Beachlands.

The material we moved last week to fill the scour hole has already washed away from the beach crest, so we have been working hard to keep the beach in shape and continue protecting homes.

Early this morning, at 2am, bulldozers were out repairing the most vulnerable areas in front of properties at Normans Bay East, Old Martello Road, and the Village. By 6am, our recycling teams were on the move, moving shingle from Normans Bay outfall to Normans Bay East, and from the sailing club towards Old Martello Road and Martello 64.

We will be back out early tomorrow from 3am, and likely again on Sunday morning, to repeat the work. To make the most of low tides, we need to operate outside daylight hours, so we thank you the local community for your understanding.

The weather is calm today, and it is been great to hear so many friendly thank-yous from people walking the beach.

Looking ahead, another front is due tonight and into Saturday morning, with possible strong winds again on Tuesday night (9 December). We will review conditions and keep working to do our very best to keep your homes safe.

Essential works underway: shingle moved and repairs completed along the frontage