Several locals dodged waves crashing over the seawall in Newquay as the town was issued with a flood warning on March 23.

Under the watchful eyes of patrolling coastguards several residents including children took turns to dodge the waves crashing over the seawall on Towan beach.

Widespread flooding throughout Cornwall as very high spring tides combine with stormy seas. Wild weather combined with high spring tides at Towan beach Newquay Cornwall. Coastguards patrol the esplanade to keep a lookout for spectators risking a soaking as they are chased by waves breaking over the promenade and slipway. Coastguards can only advise the public.The famous Island house in the background takes a battering from the wild weather