high tide

Submitted photos should be taken as close to high tide in that area as possible, the commission says.

The strong winds, combined with high tides, could lead to dangerous conditions, including possible delays or cancellations to travel.

Storm surges are worse at high tide and other factors contribute to the water level too, such as the direction of approach, size and speed of the storm, central pressure and topography of the coastline.

The Geologists' Association has told amateur dino hunters that footprints can be "difficult to see" as many are covered at high tide.

Over the years, the beach has been battered by violent storms and high tides, leading to significant sand depletion.