The Moray coast escaped unscathed yesterday after being put on a red flood warning.
Sepa issued a warning that a perfect storm of strong wind, low land and a high tide could put homes in Lossiemouth at risk of flooding.
Properties at Seatown were thought to be the most vulnerable to being swamped by water in the tidal surge.
Residents in Burghead and Findhorn were also urged to be vigilant as the water rose towards a high tide at lunchtime.
Waves crashed over sea walls and saturated coastal streets, but homes and businesses were unaffected.
Sandbags were made available for use in properties, but last night Moray Council confirmed they had not been required with no incidents reported.
Although the safeguards were not needed, Lossiemouth Community Council chairman Mike Mulholland was reassured to see precautions being taken.
He said: “It’s certainly a comfort to know that, if the worst does happen, that they are prepared to offer help – it’s a big reassurance.
“It’s certainly been cold in Lossiemouth and very blustery, but fortunately, on this occasion, there has not been any flooding.
“The red alert may have been a slight over-reaction, but it’s good to see the precautions are there to be used when needed.”