Monday tides: When to expect high and low water

If you are heading to the coast this Monday, check the tide times to help plan your day and stay safe near the water.

This comes after a Cape Town teenager went missing while swimming at Camps Bay on Saturday evening, prompting a major search operation.

The 18-year-old from Mfuleni in Cape Town had been swimming with friends at Glen Beach when he got into difficulty.

Strong currents swept the teenager towards Maiden’s Cove before he disappeared from sight.

While tides are not necessarily linked to the incident, changing water levels and coastal conditions can affect safety at beaches, around rocks and along the shoreline.

Checking when high and low tides are expected can help beachgoers, swimmers and anglers plan their time along the coast.

Tide times 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..

KwaZulu-Natal

Durban

• High tide: 11:55
• Low tide: 18:25

Richards Bay

• High tide: 11:52
• Low tide: 18:22

Eastern Cape

Port Elizabeth

• High tide: 11:53
• Low tide: 18:24

East London

• High tide: 11:57
• Low tide: 18:29

Western Cape

Cape Town

• High tide: 11:16
• Low tide: 17:45

Mossel Bay

• High tide: 11:40
• Low tide: 18:21

Northern Cape

Port Nolloth

• High tide: 11:02
• Low tide: 17:40

Alexander Bay

• High tide: 10:58
• Low tide: 17:33

What to know along the coast

Strong winds and rough waves could make it difficult for small boats to navigate safely along the coast.

Check the latest weather and marine conditions before heading out to sea, and take extra care.