Current Weather
Prawle Point NCI is one of around 60 National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) stations along the coasts of England and Wales keeping an eye on those at sea and on the coastline, ready to assist HM Coastguard when things go wrong.
The Prawle Point lookout stands 200 feet above sea level at the most southerly point in Devon and is open 365 days a year. We have one of the best views along the coast so do come in and visit (find us here).
We maintain watch from 09:00 and 17:00 local time (or sunset if earlier) and from 3rd May to 8th September from 09.00 to 20:00 local time (or sunset if earlier).
NCI stations receive no government funding and are entirely staffed by volunteers. We rely on public support and so please make a donation.
In addition to keeping a watch, we are available to provide information as to the local sea and weather conditions, by telephone on 01548 511259 or via our own VHF Channel 65. See also our weather station and webcams.
We are able to give radio and AIS checks; indeed, HM Coastguard recommends calling NCI on Channel 65 for this purpose.
Adjacent to the Lookout is a Visitor Centre with interesting information about the area, its ecology and history.
Our information pages have content directed at mariners and walkers and also summarise the history of the Prawle Point lookout. Watch our video to find out more about us. Please keep safe when on or by the water and take our Water Safety quiz.
September News and a visitation
As we say goodbye to summer 2024 (a rather mixed experience!) we enter September and a new training season for watchkeepers. This month there is no news. Well, that’s never
5-day tide and weather information
We have now added an additional free service (courtesy of tides.today and UK Hydrographic Office). Tide table information is Crown Copyright and is provided here with permission. Find it here…
August news
We’ve posted the August newsletter. As it’s August it’s primarily devoted to one item: the handover event of the NCI 30th Anniversary Flag. Read it here
