Portscatho Coastguard Rescue Team

20/02/2026

08/01/2026

Weather update

The Met Office have upgraded todays weather warning to RED.

Please respect the water and stay away from the coast

25/08/2025

Visitors to the south-west coast are being advised to take extra care next week as strong swells are forecast to affect parts of the coast of Cornwall, Devon and south Wales.



Storms in the Atlantic and spring tides are likely to combine to generate large waves as well as higher than usual sea levels from late Monday afternoon (25 August) into Wednesday (27 August).



Strong waves and currents could lead to people being swept out. Tides will also reach further with the chance of people being cut off.



Follow our simple guidance to ensure you have a fun day and come home safe:

Swim at a lifeguarded beach if you can, and pay attention to the flags
Check the tide times and keep an eye on the sea state
If the sea is rough, consider taking a dip on a calmer day
Carry a charged-up mobile phone in case you need to call for help
If you see an emergency by the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard


For more information about staying safe by the coast, visit

Learn what to look out for and how best to prepare for your activity before leaving home to help you and others to stay safe.

08/03/2025

Celebrating Women in Rescue this .

Today is about celebrating the incredible women we have in our Team at Portscatho.

Steph who has exceptional casualty care skills and Debs, extraordinary leadership skills and is our Station Officer.

Our Team and community are fortunate to have them.

24/12/2023

We hope everyone has an excellent Christmas Day tomorrow! 🎄🎁

Just a reminder that HM Coastguard are always on call, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to help you when you need us the most.

If you go for a festive dip or a Christmas Day walk and get into trouble at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

20/12/2023

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10/10/2023

16/09/2023

The Coastguard Rescue Service is made up of volunteers who carry out rescues and help those in distress around our coast.