CROWDS flocked to Penarth seafront to see forecasted astronomical ‘super tides’ over the weekend.

The biggest high tides in nearly two decades, reaching a peak of 13.4metres, were predicted for both Saturday and Sunday.

Despite the warnings local fishermen and keen photographers lined up along the Penarth seafront to witness the ‘super tide’ from around 8am on Saturday morning.

Due to calm weather the waves didn’t crash over the seafront and flood the Esplanade, as they did in stormy weather last year, but the high tides still covered the beach and lapped the shoreline.

Waves shot up the stairways leading down to the beach, whilst the water level nearly reached the pier with many people choosing to watch the super tide from the comfort of the Penarth Pier Pavilion cafe.

A high tide of 13.4metres was forecasted in Penarth at 8.42am on Saturday morning, with the second high tide of 13.2metres expected at 9.02pm.

Similar high tides were expected on Sunday morning and evening, with the Met Office also warning that gale force winds could affect the high tides on Monday too.

Natural Resources Wales had warned that high tides could lead to dangerous conditions, with people advised to take extra care near the coastline around south Wales.

Six flood alert's were issued for the Welsh coastline, including the Vale coastline from Aberthaw to the Severn Bridge, with three flood warnings also issued by Natural Resources Wales (NRW).

It came amid concerns of 'super tides' caused by a rare alignment between the moon and sun, with fears that massive waves could pose a danger to walkers along the coastline.

Despite the warnings dozens of people lined up along Penarth seafront to witness the ‘super tide’.

Geoff Francis, Stephen R Jones and Susan Court sent us these photos.