These were the scenes this morning (Monday) as wet weather hit Sidmouth leaving the ford closed.

Sidmouth Herald: Ref shs 03-16 Sidmouth waves 5616.Ref shs 03-16 Sidmouth waves 5616. (Image: Archant)

The bad weather also meant rough seas, with waves leaving pebbles along The Esplanade.

The cliffs at the eastern end of the beach were also battered by the water, with a large section of the cliff seen to be eroded.

See our gallery for more pictures.

Sidmouth Herald: Ref shs 03-16 Sidmouth waves 5615.Ref shs 03-16 Sidmouth waves 5615. (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Ref shs 03-16 Sidmouth waves 5614.Ref shs 03-16 Sidmouth waves 5614. (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Ref shs 03-16 Sidmouth waves 5610.Ref shs 03-16 Sidmouth waves 5610. (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Ref shs 03-16 Sidmouth waves 5606.Ref shs 03-16 Sidmouth waves 5606. (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Ref shs 03-16 Sidmouth waves 5587.Ref shs 03-16 Sidmouth waves 5587. (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Ref shs 03-16 Sidmouth waves 5583.Ref shs 03-16 Sidmouth waves 5583. (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Ref shs 03-16 Sidmouth waves 5579.Ref shs 03-16 Sidmouth waves 5579. (Image: Archant)