Coastal plans on Wednesday? Here are the high and low tide times

If you’re heading to the coast on Wednesday, check the tide times to plan your activities around changing water levels.

However, tides are only part of the picture. Wind, waves and swell can also affect conditions along the shore and at sea.

Coastal warnings in place

A Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging winds and waves is in place along the KwaZulu-Natal coast. The conditions could disrupt beachfront activities and make navigation at sea difficult.

A Yellow Level 1 warning for damaging waves is also in place between Alexander Bay and Plettenberg Bay until Thursday. Small vessels could face a risk of capsizing, while conditions may make navigation at sea difficult.

Spring tide approaching

Tides can affect surfing, swimming, fishing and other coastal activities. Conditions vary from beach to beach depending on the seabed, swell and wind.

Higher tides can cover rocks and reefs that you might easily spot at low tide, so check when water levels will rise and fall.

The next spring tide coincides with the new moon on Saturday, 10 October. Spring tides bring higher high tides and lower low tides than usual.

Tides to watch along the coast on Wednesday

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

KwaZulu-Natal

Durban

• High tide: 01:32
• Low tide: 07:38
• High tide:13:59
• Low tide: 20:11

Richards Bay

• High tide: 01:33
• Low tide: 07:42
• High tide:13:59
• Low tide: 20:10

Eastern Cape

Port Elizabeth

• High tide: 01:23
• Low tide: 07:32
• High tide:13:46
• Low tide: 20: 05

East London

• High tide: 01:30
• Low tide: 07:39
• High Tide:13:52
• Low tide: 20:10

Western Cape

Cape Town

• High tide: 00:50
• Low tide: 07:00
• High tide: 13:10
• Low tide: 19:32

Mossel Bay

• High tide: 01:11
• Low tide: 17:30
• High tide:13:30
• Low tide: 20: 01

Northern Cape

Port Nolloth

• High tide: 00:42
• Low tide: 06:51
• High tide:12:51
• Low tide: 19:23

Alexander Bay

• High tide: 00:44
• Low tide: 06:47
• High tide:12:57
• Low tide: 19:18

Check the tide times and the latest weather and marine warnings before you head to the coast.