NSRI are appealing to bathers, boaters, paddlers, sailors, anglers and coastal hikers to be cautious around the coastline as the new moon Spring tide increases toward the peak of Spring tide on Wednesday, 13 December, during the new moon Spring tide phase lasting into the coming weekend.
The 2 daily high tides and the 2 daily low tides may experience stronger than normal rip currents at places around the coastline.
Swim at beaches protected by lifeguards.
Inland water users are also urged to be cautious - although not affected by Spring tide on inland waters - the increase in water related emergencies is of concern and we are appealing to everyone in and around coastal and inland waterways to have safety top of mind.
Multiple Incidents Around The South African Coastline
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Monica Maroun, NSRI Kei Mouth station commander, said: During ongoing search efforts at Kei River Mouth, on Monday afternoon, 9 December, the SA Police Services, Police K9 Search and Rescue (Police divers and Police K9 team), assisted by NSRI rescue ...
Stéfan Grové, NSRI Stilbaai station commander, said: At 15h51, Sunday, 8 December, NSRI Stilbaai duty crew were activated following reports from the SA Police Services of a drowning in progress in the Goukou River, near to the Goukou River Mouth ...
At 13h41, Saturday, 7 December, NSRI Simonstown duty crew were activated following a request for assistance from Police reporting eyewitnesses who had happened upon a body on the shoreline, in shallow surf, in amongst rocks, at Fisherman's Beach, Simonstown. ...