National Coastwatch Institution

Assistance to Mariners

Looking out for you
If you go to sea within the area covered by our watchstation (see About Us) you have the reassurance that, if we can identify her, your vessel will be logged.  Help boost your safety by having your boat name clearly readable – and, for a sailing vessel, have a sail number showing.

Weather information
You are welcome to talk to a watchkeeper by phone on 01548 511259 at any time whilst the station is manned. He or she can give you the current weather at Prawle Point - and, if you missed them, they will have the current Inshore Waters Forecast, gale and strong wind warnings available.  You cannot contact the lookout by email.

Other useful information for you

WeatherHarbours
 Met Office shipping forecast Portland. Salcombe Harbour.
 Met Office shipping forecast Plymouth.         Dart Harbour.
 Met Office inshore waters forecast.    River Yealm Harbour.
 Met Office surface pressure chart. 
 Met Office Salcombe forecast.Sailing/boating
 Channel Light Vessel live reports. Salcombe Yacht Club.
 Coastguard Voluntary Safety Identification
Tidal prediction      Scheme CG66.
  UK Hydrographic Office    
      Salcombe Tides for next 7 days.