By Levy Masiteng
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has issued a coastal safety warning for a full moon spring tide peaking on Thursday (today), saying that hazardous tidal conditions are expected to persist in the days following the Easter holiday weekend.
The advisory comes as thousands of holidaymakers are expected to remain along South Africa’s coastlines after Easter.
“This full moon spring tide will result in dramatically increased tidal ranges, creating potentially dangerous conditions for beachgoers, anglers and coastal hikers,” the NSRI said in a statement.
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Among the key risks are powerful rip currents, stronger than usual tidal flows and rapidly rising water levels that could catch bathers off guard.
Beaches are expected to experience higher high tides that push water further inland, while lower low tides will expose more seabed than usual.
The NSRI warned that rip currents — one
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