GARDEN ROUTE | KAROO NEWS - NSRI, lifeguards, Police and the emergency services are appealing to bathers, boaters, paddlers, sailors, shoreline anglers and coastal hikers to be cautious around the coastline as the full moon Spring tide peaks today, 15  November - causing the daily 2 high tides to be higher than normal and the daily 2 low tides to be lower than normal that will be present throughout this weekend and into the new week.

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

But, at all times, we appeal to coastal bathers to be cautious of coastal sea currents.

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.

Hikers and shoreline anglers, 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.

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