Tides: Bigger swings as spring tides shape SA’s coastline today

People heading to the coast should check the tide times before fishing, boating or visiting the beach this week, as spring tides create a greater difference between high and low tide.

Strong winds and waves are affecting coastal conditions, so beachgoers, anglers and boaters should check the latest conditions before heading out.

This means high tides can be higher and low tides lower than usual, creating stronger tidal movement along the coast.

Tides to watch along the coast on Monday

Checking the high and low tide times can help beachgoers, anglers and boat users plan their activities around changing coastal conditions..

Spring tides are expected, bringing higher-than-usual high tides and lower-than-usual low tides along the coast.

KwaZulu-Natal

Durban

• Low tide: 10:22 – Spring Tide
• High tide:16:44 – Spring tide
• Low tide: 22:50

Richards Bay

• Low tide: 10:34 – Spring Tide
• High tide:16:34 – Spring Tide
• Low tide: 22:50

Eastern Cape

Port Elizabeth

• Low tide: 10:16
• High tide:16:33 – Spring Tide
• Low tide: 22:42

East London

• Low tide: 10:21- Spring Tide
• High Tide:16:37 – Spring Tide
• Low tide: 22:49

Western Cape

Cape Town

• Low tide: 09:56
• High tide: 16:06 – Spring Tide
• Low tide: 22:20

Mossel Bay

• Low tide: 10:15
• High tide:16:20
• Low tide: 22:39

Northern Cape

Port Nolloth

• Low tide: 09:48
• High tide:16:02 – Spring Tide
• Low tide: 22:12

Alexander Bay

• Low tide: 09:44
• High tide: 16:00 – Spring Tide
• Low tide: 22:12

Take care along the coast

Strong winds and waves could put small vessels at risk and make coastal navigation difficult.

Check the latest weather and marine conditions before heading out to sea, and take extra care while the warning remains in place.