The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) and City emergency services are appealing to bathers, boaters, paddlers, sailors, shoreline anglers and coastal hikers to be cautious around the coastline.
The Spring tide peaked on Saturday 22 June.
“The effect that Spring tide has on the coast, caused by the gravitational effect that the moon has on the earth – causing the two daily high tides to be higher than normal and the two daily low tides to be lower than normal, – will already be noticeable around the coastline increasing in intensity towards the full moon peak, on Saturday, and then gradually declining in intensity towards the middle of next week,” NSRI spokesperson, Craig Lambinon, told TygerBurger.
Potential hazard
Spring tides pose a potential hazard to bathers around the coastline – especially during the outgoing tide.
- Be aware of coastal hiking trails that can be cut off during high tide.
- Rough seas, brought on by winter storms and cold fronts, may contribute to hazardous conditions around the coastline during this Spring tide phase.
- Inland water users are also urged to be cautious bathing, boating and paddling on rivers, lakes and dams where heavy rainfall is forecast for places.
- Follow the SA Weather Service (SAWS) daily forecasts and around the coast follow daily tide time tables.
- Be aware of adverse weather, strong winds, fast flowing rivers and sea currents and drifts.
“Boaters, paddlers and sailors, we are appealing to you to wear life-jackets when your craft are underway, carry safety equipment and download and use the free NSRI SafeTrx smartphone app.
We appeal to parents to ensure your children have responsible adult supervision in and around water,” Lambinon says.
