WARNING: Bathers and anglers urged to take care as strong rip currents are expected this weekend
The NSRI warns that bathing should only take place at beaches protected by lifeguards, and swimmers should stay between the lifeguards' red and yellow flags.
The new moon spring tide peaks today, Saturday, September 28 and the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) urges caution as these tides bring higher than normal high tides and lower than normal low tides which will continue into the new week.
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Craig Lambinon, Sea Rescues spokesman, said bathers are urged to swim only at beaches protected by lifeguards and to only enter the water between the lifeguards’ red and yellow flags.
Additionally, NSRI strongly advises against crossing flooding rivers or swimming in rivers near to a coastal river mouth, and urges parents to ensure that their children have responsible adult supervision in or around water.
“We encourage the public to follow the SA Weather Service forecasts and monitor their alerts and changes in weather forecasts over the next 48 hours,” he said.
Boaters, sailboarders and paddlers should wear their life-jackets when on their craft.
Anglers fishing along the shoreline should be cautious at all times and particularly during the spring tide. Rock anglers should wear lifejackets.
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