Storm Eunice is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain on Friday & Saturday.
Author
Russell Reilly
Swimming in the sea during the winter months
Sea swimming in winter brings an increased risk of cold-water shock and hypothermia.
Beach visitors warned about Coronavirus over Easter
Avoid visiting the beaches on easter weekend
House artwork floats across harbour after breaking moorings
At 9.00am today, we received a call requesting assistance with a house that was floating freely in Folkestone Harbour.
Warning to parents over children’s dangerous tombstoning activity
If you know your child is planning to visit the beach, please remind them of the risks of tombstoning.
Incident: Request for Medical Support, 12th May 2019
At 11.00am today, a member of the public informed us that a gentleman had slipped and fallen on the promenade steps.
Incident: ‘House’ Rescue, 2nd March 2018
Folkestone Rescue, with local assistance, were tasked with an unusual request to rescue a house.
Career Opportunity: Become a Lifeguard
Want to try something different this summer? We are now accepting volunteer lifeguards (age 16+ only), full training provided!
Incident: Stranded Fishing Vessel, 30th July 2016
At 3.30pm today, Folkestone Rescue was requested by Folkestone NCI to assist a fishing vessel with engine failure.
Sea Gooseberries
Today we had a large number of objects wash up on Sunny Sands beach, believed to be creatures called “Sea Gooseberries”.
Pleasure Craft Speed Limit
No Restriction
Speed limit applies from 1st May to 30th September
Watercraft must not be driven in a dangerous manner
Maximum Fine: £1,000
Watercraft must not be driven in a dangerous manner
Maximum Fine: £1,000
Dogs on Folkestone Beaches
Folkestone Tide Times
Wednesday, 22 March 2023
Low Tide
06:45
(0.22m)
High Tide
11:22
(7.24m)
Low Tide
19:03
(0.38m)
High Tide
23:35
(7.49m)