Sardine searching – 2 PM 21 June 2023 sardine update and forecast
Sardine searching – 2 PM 21 June 2023 sardine update and forecast: the ocean absolutely unfolded itself today here on the SKZN coastline. Whales are whaling. Dolphins are jumping. Birds are diving. Idyllic conditions after the unwelcome high pressure that threateened to ruin the day, was beaten back by a gentle low pressure coming up with the sardines. From the south.
The Indian Ocean water temperature has dropped by one degree, we are down to 22 degrees Celsius. Still a little warm but improving.
The big waves running all day today will trap some shoals on the inside again. Where this will happen is up to the sardines and the waves. Low tide is around 11 am this morning. But high tide can also tell some sardine stories.
Be very careful of a dangerous thing called a swell surge. When the waves get so strong, a big set can draw the water out of a bay or gulley, as it approaches. This can last for a few minutes and the unassuming can wander into this danger zone. And then when the set of waves come on in and break, the surge of foamy white water can be radical. Very quick. Will sweep you off your feet in a flash.
If you happen onto the rocks, always face the sea!
The Sardine News in Video (2 PM)
And here is our latest (2 PM) video roundup and forecast…
A big thank you to all the very considerate people that send their video material straight to me. From the beach. The boat. Or the lookout point.
If you happen to be on the scene when the action is hot…and you roll some tape on your phone…and you don’t mind us using it, please just say so on the clip. And also who needs to be credited or linked to. Every clip out there eventually reaches us and we would be able to be even more comprehensive if we knew we could use the clip.
You can also just use the big old green WhatsApp button floating about on this page somewhere, to get directly in touch with me. You can send your pics and video reports straight to my computer like this.
You can access our Sardine News YouTube channel right HERE.
Sardine Run 2023 Sightings Map
For a great overall perspective you can easily check out the interactive sardine and sightings map…updated constantly…right here…
Install the APP
You can install The Sardine News as an app on your phone (use the three little dot menu on your phone browser). And if you allow notifications, each time we update this page with a confirmed sighting, you will get a real sardine notification.
Right on your phone!
YouTube Channels
For when it’s quiet, in between sardine shoals – we have some cool YouTube Channels to keep you entertained and informed of all things sardines, ocean and conservation.
Surf Launching Southern Africa
Water Woes (best said in Afrikaans)
