article_snippet: This morning's high tide was close to peak levels as the sea rushed in from over eight miles out, but calm weather diminished the risk of flooding and let down some of the visitors who travelled from afar.
article_snippet: high tide was close to peak levels as the sea rushed in from over eight miles out, but calm weather diminished the risk of flooding .
article_snippet: France kicked off nearly a month of exceptionally large spring tides, as people flocked to coastal areas for the so-called 'tide of the century' While it is a massive tourist draw the exceptionally high spring tide caused some anxious moments for people who live near the sea.
article_snippet: Parts of the coast are on high alert and people have been urged not to venture out too far during the 'supertide'.
article_snippet: Officials at France's Navy Oceanic and Hydrological Service (SHOM) warned that the tide ‘will come in faster than a running man’.
article_snippet: While it is a massive tourist draw the exceptionally high spring tide is causing some anxious moments for people who live near the sea .
article_snippet: Parts of the coast are on high alert and France's Navy Oceanic and Hydrological Service has urged people not to venture out too far .