The Sardine News And Conditions Page
The Sardine News And Conditions Page: Welcome to our weather and ocean conditions page…starting with the news and then over to the fabulously talented Windy.com!
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Finding the Palm-Nut Vulture in Mtunzini
Finding the Palm-Nut Vulture in Mtunzini Mtunzini is South Africa’s top destination for sighting the rare Palm-nut Vulture (Gypohierax angolensis). These unique raptors feed primarily on the fruit of the Raphia australis palm tree. If you plan your visit correctly, you will easily spot these striking black-and-white birds. Best Times to Visit Best Locations in…
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Where are these Sardines Now? 27 July 2026 Sardine Update #kzn #sardinerun2026 #sardinenews
Where are these Sardines Now 27 July 2026 Sardine Update #kzn #sardinerun2026 #sardinenews Where are these Sardines Now 27 July 2026 Sardine Update #kzn #sardinerun2026 #sardinenews: Today’s Sardine News is brought to you by Orcas at Sunwich Port — a reminder that the run is still in full swing. Sardines, as always, arrive in waves:…
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Sardine News Update – Umhlanga Coastline
Sardine News Update – Umhlanga Coastline “Check now, bro — look how close they’ve come!” That’s the cry from the shoreline this morning as the main body of sardines pushed right up against Umhlanga. Black patches shimmered just offshore, shoals so thick they turned the water silver. Boats moved in alongside, confirming what everyone could…
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NSRI – Gqeberha – Friday, 24 July. First Pink Rescue Buoys installed in Nelson Mandela Bay:
NSRI – Gqeberha – Friday, 24 July. First Pink Rescue Buoys installed in Nelson Mandela Bay: First Pink Rescue Buoys installed in Nelson Mandela Bay: Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber and North End Business Cluster lead local drowning prevention drive. Gqeberha, 24 July 2026. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) today welcomed the installation of…
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? Sardine News Morning Update: Shoals on the Move!
? Sardine News Morning Update: Shoals on the Move! What a morning it’s been along the South Coast — the HOTLINE has been buzzing nonstop! Things kicked off early at Orcas Beach (Anerley), where the first shoals were spotted streaming past in the dawn light. From there, the silver tide rolled up to Banana Beach,…
Conditions by Windy.com
First up we have the wind and weather, then the fabulous depiction of the ever-important Agulhas Current. And even a satellite image makes Windy.com the go-to website for weather, every time.
Waves and Weather Forecast
A HUGE thanks to source: Windy.com for licensing these embedded maps for us to use.
Moon and Tides
Sardines and Sighting Maps
Here are the links to existing and past Sardine Sighting Maps. With instructions on how to install The Sardine News right on your phone, tablet, or even desktop.
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