NSRI, lifeguards and the emergency services are appealing to bathers, boaters, paddlers, sailors, anglers and coastal hikers to be cautious around the coastline as the full-moon Spring tide remains present, gradually subsiding towards the end of this Easter Weekend (the full-moon Spring tide peaked on 25 March).
The Spring tides, daily, are two-times higher than normal high tides and, daily, two-times lower than normal low tides, and will gradually decline in their intensity towards the end of the Easter Weekend, but remain a potential risk to bathers around the coastline, especially during the outgoing tide.
Swim at beaches protected by lifeguards. Swim in between the safer demarcated swimming zones posted by lifeguards using their red and yellow flags.
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.
Shoreline anglers and coastal hikers are urged to be cautious along the coastline.
Follow the SA Weather Service (SAWS) daily forecasts.
Be aware of adverse weather, strong winds, fast flowing rivers and sea drifts.
Boaters, paddlers and sailors are appealed to wear life jackets when their crafts are operational, carry safety equipment and download and use the free NSRI SafeTrx smartphone app.
Even the swimming pool at home should have a cloak of safety around it.
Parents, please ensure your children have responsible adult supervision in and around water.
The NSRI appealed to everyone to be safety cautious this Easter weekend, and keep one another safe.
Please visit www.nsri.org.za for more information.
NSRI EMERGENCY: 087 094 9774
