National Coastwatch Institution

NCI Prawle Point

Welcome to NCI Prawle Point lookout station


NCI Prawle Point LookoutWe are located near Salcombe in Devon

  • Lat: 50 12.17N, Long: 003 43. 22W
  • OS: SX 773 351
  • Lookout postcode: TQ7 2BX
  • The lookout is close to the SW Coast path. Access is by a fairly steep part of the coast path from NT car park.

Operational capability

  • Visual watch
  • Radio and DSC listening watch - VHF channels 16, 67 and 0
  • VHF transmission as authorised by Coastguard
  • Radar watch
  • AIS watch
  • This NCI station has Declared Facility Status and reports to Brixham Coastguard

Operating hours and information available

  • This NCI station is open every day.
  • Summer hours 09:00 - 21:00.
  • Winter hours 09:00 to 17:00.
  • Current and forecast weather and sea conditions are available by phone during watch hours 01548 511259

Visitor policy

  • We have a visitor centre
  • Visitors are normally welcome in the lookout

Station Manager

  • Roger Barrett

Postal address

  • PO Box 58
    Kingsbridge
    Devon TQ7 2ZQ
Contact the station by email