Welcome to the Torbay NCI website.

The station is situated on Daddyhole Plain, Torquay.  It has declared facility status, and has received the prestigious Queens Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS). The station reports directly to Solent Coastguard.

Telephone 01803-411145                                 Post Code: TQ1 2EQ

Latitude: 50° 27.29′ N  Longitude: 003° 30.89′ W  /    OS Reference: SX926628    Station Elevation  : 246  ft  ;   75 metres

Opening Hours
Winter : 10:00   to 16:00  (GMT)              Summer: 10.00    to  20.00 (BST)

In order to carry out Radio Checks and obtain Weather Conditions  please contact Torbay NCI on VHF Channel 65

NEW VOLUNTEERS: SADLY, DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS, WE HAVE HAD TO TEMPORARILY PAUSE TAKING NEW WATCH KEEPER APPLICATIONS.  ONCE THE SITUATION IMPROVES, WE WILL UPDATE THE WEBSITE WITH DETAILS.  IN THE INTERIM, PLEASE STAY SAFE EVERYONE.