Coastal weather and tides: What to know before heading to sea

SAWS has warned of damaging winds and waves along the coast from Alexander Bay to Plettenberg Bay, with conditions that could disrupt ports and harbours and make navigation dangerous for vessels at sea.

KwaZulu-Natal will also experience damaging winds that could affect ports and harbours, while a Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging waves remains in place along the coast.

People planning coastal trips should check local conditions before heading out, while boaters, fishers and other sea users should take extra care as strong winds and rough seas can change conditions quickly.

Tides to watch along the coast on Saturday, 5 September

Tide times will provide a useful guide for people planning swimming, fishing or other activities along the coast.

KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

• High tide: 09:25
• Low tide: 15:42

Richards bay

• High tide: 09:11
• Low tide: 15:31

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape:

• High tide: 09:50
• Low tide: 16:02

East London

• High tide: 09:48
• Low tide: 16:01

Cape Town, Western Cape:

• High tide: 09:47
• Low tide: 16:14

Mossel Bay

• High tide: 10:01
• Low tide: 16:13

Port Nolloth, Northern Cape

• High tide: 09:44
• Low tide: 14:11

Alexander Bay

• High tide: 09:37
• Low tide: 16:13

Conditions could change as the system develops, so residents and travellers should continue checking the latest SAWS forecasts and warnings.