The NSRI and emergency services are appealing to the public to be cautious along the coastline as storm seas plus the new moon spring tide that peaks on Tuesday September 3 will contribute to dangerous conditions along South Africa’s coastline. Spring tides and rough seas caused by recent cold front and deep sea storms may cause stronger than normal rip currents. Some areas along the coast may be cut off from the mainland during the spring high tide. Paddlers, boaters, sailors, bathers, coastal hikers and shoreline anglers are urged to be extremely cautious during this spring tide phase. Conditions will reduce in intensity towards the end of next week.
Source: NSRI spokesperson Craig Lambinon
