NSRI issues full moon Spring tide warning

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The NSRI, lifeguards, police and the emergency services have all appealed to bathers, boaters, paddlers, sailors, shoreline anglers and coastal hikers to be cautious around the coastline as the full moon Spring tide peaks on Friday, 15 November.

Such a phenomenon caused the daily two high tides to be higher than normal and the daily two low tides to be lower than normal that will be present throughout this weekend and into the new week.

Potential hazard to bathers

Spring tides may cause stronger than normal sea currents posing a potential hazard to bathers around the coastline, especially during the outgoing tide.

In a statement, the NSRI said: ‘We are appealing to coastal water users to be cautious during this full moon Spring tide phase today, and over this weekend, be aware of the affect that Spring tide has on the coastal shoreline and on sea currents.

‘Swim at beaches protected by lifeguards.

‘Coastal hikers be aware of coastal hiking trails that can be cut off during the high tide and shoreline anglers be aware of fishing spots that may be engulfed by waves during the high tide.

‘Inland water users are also urged to be cautious bathing, boating and paddling on rivers, lakes and dams.

Follow the SA Weather Service (SAWS) daily forecasts and around the coast follow daily tide time tables.

‘Be aware of adverse weather, strong winds, fast flowing rivers, sea currents and sea drifts.

‘Boaters, paddlers and sailors, we are appealing to you to wear life-jackets when your craft are underway, have your safety equipment at the ready and download and use the free NSRI SafeTrx smartphone app.

‘We appeal to parents to ensure your children have responsible adult supervision in and around water.

‘To everyone, we are appealing to you to be safety cautious in and around water – Lets keep each other safe.’