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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.

A watch is maintained at this time of year between 09:00 and the earlier of 17:00 and sunset. 

NCI stations receive no government funding and are entirely staffed by volunteers. We rely on public support and so please make a donation.

The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service

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.

SW Coast Path Passports

We are a South West Coast Path Way Maker and shall be pleased to stamp your coast path passport. We can also supply you with one.

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Fundraising Auction

Our fund raising lunch at Port Waterhouse is sold out but you can still participate in our spring fundraiser at our ONLINE AUCTION!

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NCI Prawle Point

3 hours 20 minutes ago

Current steady gusts at F9 but have seen as high as F12 earlier this afternoon. Sea state can only really be described as Very Rough, bordering on High. It's unusual to see the sea state like this at Prawle Point. The watch was closed at 1300hrs in concern for the safety of the second watch coming up to the Lookout. We will reopen at 0900 tomorrow (Friday).

NCI Prawle Point

1 day 38 minutes ago

The South Hams are getting a fair amount of battering today.
This was taken by our watchkeeper this afternoon.
And Princetown is covered in snow !
In between we’ve had had blue skies and sunshine….briefly.
Taken by Richard Cropper

NCI Prawle Point

1 day 4 hours ago

Not conditions to mess with out there today. And the trend for the holidays is not great either.

NCI Prawle Point

1 day 7 hours ago

You can get your passport stamped at Prawle Point. We have passports available to purchase if you don’t already have one.

NCI Prawle Point

3 days 5 hours ago

I know it's a lovely Visitor Centre but I wish they'd come back out...