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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Emergency services, including NSRI Bakoven, responded to a drowning at Camps Bay tidal pool on Monday, 5 October. Sadly, an eight-year-old boy could not be resuscitated. ...
NSRI crews from Jeffreys Bay and Gqeberha joined emergency services at the Kouga River near Patensie on Sunday afternoon to help evacuate an injured woman across the swollen river. ...
At 15h07, Saturday, 3 October, NSRI St Lucia duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Cape Vidal Beach. ...