Video shows huge tidal surges along Fife coast as visitors urged to stay away

Leven Promenade is among the areas that have been battered by the sea.

By Andrew Robson & Steve Brown

February 9 2024, 4:20pm

A tidal surge hammers Leven Promenade. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Pictures and video show the Fife coast being pummelled by huge waves this afternoon.

Leven Promenade took a battering on Friday as strong winds and heavy rain caused tidal surges.

Locals have urged others to avoid the area near the swimming pool as the waves moved parked cars along the seafront.

The surges have washed up large tree debris, removed safety fencing from the sea wall, and flooded parts of the road.

‘Dramatic’ tidal surges along Fife coast

An eyewitness said: “It’s all pretty dramatic – debris has been washed onto the road and the water continues to come over the sea wall.

“The water hasn’t quite reached the train station yet, but it’s pretty high towards one end of the track.

“A fence behind the sea wall has also been flatted by the force of the water.”

The Courier’s photographer Steve Brown captured the footage.

Debris on the road after Tidal surges Debris across the promenade Tidal Surge hammers Leven Promenade, washing up large tree debris, removing safety fencing, and knocking down walls at Leven Swimming Pool. waves along Fife coast in Leven Cars battered by the waves at Leven promenade Tidal Surges Fife coast Leven Promenade Leven promenade battered by titdal surges Tidal surge Leven promenade, Friday 9th February Picture shows; Tidal surge Leven promenade, Friday 9th February. Leven promenade.