WARNING: Full moon spring tides are dangerous
Extreme caution is urged from today (Tuesday) until after the weekend.
THE NSRI urges extreme caution along the coastline between December 13 and 19.
This because the monthly full moon spring tide peaks with the full moon on Wednesday (14th).
The effect of this tide on the coast is now in full swing and will peak on the 14th. The effects will be felt until after the weekend, the NSRI says.
Spring tide happens twice every month, at full moon and at new moon, and lasts for a few days over each full moon and each new moon, peaking on the day of the full and new moon.
The twice monthly spring tides bring higher than normal high tides and lower than normal low tides and stronger than normal rip currents.
From today until Monday, anglers, bathers, beach strollers, boaters, paddlers and coastline hikers are advised to exercise extreme caution and to be aware of the abnormal sea conditions.
Bathers should go to beaches only where and when lifeguards are on duty and obey the safe swimming areas protected by lifeguards.
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