The high tide caused flooding, with some of the most exposed seafront businesses putting defences up to try and protect their premises.

Civil Protection Officers told Express that the seafront had been closed so that pedestrians could walk in the road, as pavements were flooded, and to help water drainage.

It is anticipated that the seafront will be closed again tomorrow morning, with a 9.9m tide forecastfor 09:00.

There is also expected to be low pressure, which tends to raise sea levels. 

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Pictured: The seafront at 08:30 this morning, shortly before the road was re-opened.

High tides close to 10m are also forecast for 20:00 tonight. 

The seafront was re-opened at around 08:45 this morning, with tailbacks in traffic coming into Town. 

Pictured: Some of the flooding outside Balthazar restaurant this morning.