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Full Moon Spring Tides and Coastal Safety Precautions

NSRI WARNING

Full Moon Spring Tides and Coastal Safety Precautions

For Immediate Release
10 January 2025
NSRI Advisory: Full Moon Spring Tides and Coastal Safety Precautions:
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) urges holidaymakers and visitors to the coast to exercise caution during the final days of the school holidays, as the upcoming full moon spring tide is set to peak on Wednesday, 15 January 2025.

The spring tide on January 15, 2025, coincides with the full moon on January 14, 2025, significantly impacting tidal conditions during the last days of the school holidays.

This natural phenomenon occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth align during the new moon phase, amplifying the gravitational pull on Earth’s oceans.
What to Expect During a Full Moon Spring Tide:

  1. Higher High Tides: Water levels will rise significantly, reaching further up the shoreline.
  2. Lower Low Tides: More of the seabed will be exposed as water levels dip below average.
  3. Increased Tidal Range: The difference between high and low tide levels will be at its maximum.
    Impacts and Hazards of a New Moon Spring Tide:
    Spring tides often result in stronger tidal currents, particularly in narrow inlets.
    This natural phenomenon can present potential dangers:
    • Rip Currents: Stronger tidal flows intensify rip currents, posing a risk to swimmers.
    • Coastal Hiking Hazards: Some hiking trails near the coast may become inaccessible or hazardous during high tide.
    • Fishing Precautions: Shoreline anglers should exercise extra caution, as higher waves may reach beyond usual safe zones.
    Safety Measures to Follow:
    To ensure your safety while enjoying coastal activities, the NSRI recommends the following precautions:
    Beach and Swimming Safety
    • Swim at lifeguard-protected beaches: Go into the water between lifeguard flags to avoid rip currents.
    • Be aware of rip currents. Rip currents are particularly strong during spring tides, especially during outgoing tides, which will occur in the late afternoon.
    • Stay informed: Check daily weather forecasts from the South African Weather Service (SAWS) and consult tide timetables.
    Coastal Activities
    • Hiking: Plan your hikes carefully, avoiding trails that may be cut off during high tide in the late afternoon.
    • Fishing: Shoreline anglers should maintain a safe distance from the water. When fishing from rocks or cliffs, they should wear a life jacket and carry flotation equipment (for example, a 5L plastic container with a rope attached) that can be thrown to someone in the water.
    • Boating and paddling: Always wear life jackets, carry essential safety equipment, and keep your cell phone fully charged in a waterproof pouch. The free NSRI SafeTrx smartphone app allows you to log your trip and call the NSRI for help quickly and easily.
    General Water Safety
    • Alcohol and water do not mix: Drinking alcohol before doing an activity in or near water may put your life at risk.
    • Supervise children: Ensure children have responsible adult supervision in and near the water.
    Additional Precautions
    • Time your activities: Be cautious during tide changes, especially when high tide recedes to low tide (in the late afternoon) for beach visitors and on the incoming tide (in the early afternoon) for rock anglers and hikers.
    • Stay informed: Follow local safety alerts and warnings issued by authorities.
    • Save the emergency number 112 on your cell phone.
    Enjoy Coastal Activities Responsibly:
    The effects of spring tides will last several days before and after January 15th. By adhering to these safety measures, you can minimise risks and responsibly enjoy the ocean’s natural beauty.
    For further updates and emergency assistance, please visit our website www.nsri.org.za
    Issued by:
    For interviews or information, please get in touch with NSRI Communications Manager Andrew Ingram at andrewi@searescue.org.za or on 082 990 5977

ABOUT THE NSRI

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is a registered non-profit organisation that is committed to drowning prevention and focused on saving lives, changing lives and creating futures for those threatened by drowning in South Africa.

The NSRI is unique in South Africa as the only non-profit organisation focusing exclusively on safeguarding lives and livelihoods in South African waters through education, prevention, and rescue operations. We envision a nation where drowning incidents are minimised, ensuring the safety of all.

The NSRI strives to innovate and evolve constantly and extend its water safety initiatives through empowerment and visibility. Our volunteers are on call 24/7 and rely on donations and sponsorships.

Please visit www.nsri.org.za for more information.

NSRI EMERGENCY: 087 094 9774

Sardines and Sighting Maps

It has been a fantastic sardine run this memorable 2024. And all the action has been logged right here on The Sardine News. This year’s map has been viewed 200 000 times and just keeps growing.

Which led us to decide to keep the map live. And keep adding unique marine animal sightings and events. That occurs non-stop all year round. This year we started to log more whale and dolphin sightings. And we even had a shipwreck! And a freaking tornado! And recently a capsized KZNSB boat! We have been updating the map with recent catches too…

These events will from now on be included in the Sardine News Sightings Map for 2024. And on the 1 January 2025, we shall start all over again.

Here are the links to existing and past Sardine Sighting Maps. Great for a windy day like today to research. With instructions to install The Sardine News right on your phone or desktop.

2024 Sardine Map

2023 Sardine Map

2022 Sardine Map

2021 Sardine Map

Channels

Brucifire Surf Retorts – highly entertaining  surf reporting

Master Watermen – news from way down deep

The Sardine News – neva miss a single  sardine

FishBazaruto – 1000 pounds plus

MYDO Tackle Talk – highly technical  sport fishing

Surf Launching Southern Africa – getting out there safely

Water Woes – complain about your municipality here

Websites

umzimkulu.co.za – self-catering right on the Umzimkulu River
umzimkuluadrenalin.co.za –  will get you right out and onto the edge
thesardine.co.za – never miss a single sardine
masterwatermen.co.za – news from under water
fishbazaruto.com – dreams
brucifire.co.za – surf retorts

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Duty to Warn: The ANC’s Polluted Waterways and the Impact on Tourism

Duty to Warn 31 December 2024

Duty to Warn: The ANC’s Polluted Waterways and the Impact on Tourism

Duty to Warn: The ANC’s Polluted Waterways and the Impact on Tourism: The concept of “Duty to Warn” in South African law mandates that individuals or entities must inform others of potential hazards to prevent harm. This principle can be aptly applied to the current state of South Africa’s water systems under the ANC’s governance. Over the years, the ANC has systematically neglected the country’s water infrastructure, turning South Africa into a vast, polluted toilet. This negligence has led to severe contamination of rivers, lakes, and ultimately the ocean, posing significant health risks to locals and tourists.

Recent reports highlight the alarming levels of E. coli in South Africa’s waterways, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal. The Umgeni River, for instance, has become a breeding ground for this harmful bacteria due to untreated sewage spills. The situation has deteriorated to the point where several beaches in Durban have been closed, and tourists are falling ill after exposure to contaminated water2. The presence of E. coli indicates not only fecal contamination but also the potential presence of other dangerous pathogens.

The ANC’s failure to maintain and upgrade sewage treatment facilities has exacerbated this crisis. Untreated sewage flows into rivers and oceans, leading to eutrophication and the proliferation of harmful algae blooms. This not only devastates aquatic ecosystems but also poses a direct threat to human health. Tourists, unaware of the dangers, continue to swim in these polluted waters, resulting in gastrointestinal illnesses and other health issues (See below results sheet from ANC victims at Uvongo, KZN, recently).

The Duty to Warn principle obligates the government and relevant authorities to inform the public about these hazards. However, the ANC’s lack of transparency and accountability has left many in the dark. Local municipalities, tourism boards, and environmental organizations must step up and provide clear warnings to both residents and visitors. By doing so, they can prevent further harm and hold the ANC accountable for its gross mismanagement of South Africa’s precious water resources.

In conclusion, the ANC’s neglect has turned South Africa’s waterways into a public health hazard. Adapting the Duty to Warn concept to this situation underscores the urgent need for transparency and action to protect both the environment and public health. Tourists and locals alike deserve to be informed about the risks they face, and it is the responsibility of those in power to ensure this information is disseminated effectively.

The following sickening molecular biology results sheet is bona fide and from this year as you can see the date top right corner…from swimming at Uvongo.

And so a major problem is the misconception that the KZN South Coast that is the polluted area. Meanwhile, it’s the very same poo that washes down from cities, towns and provinces inland. The entire country empties its sewage into the sea ultimately. Every river town has another town further upriver. They ALL have been subject to the ANC’s inability to honour a contract.

ALL that sewage is coming to a beach near you.

This is Harding…

Sardines and Sighting Maps

It has been a fantastic sardine run this memorable 2024. And all the action has been logged right here on The Sardine News. This year’s map has been viewed 199,000 times and just keeps growing.

Which led us to decide to keep the map live. And keep adding unique marine animal sightings and events. That occurs non-stop all year round. This year we started to log more whale and dolphin sightings. And we even had a shipwreck! And a freaking tornado! And recently a capsized KZNSB boat! We have been updating the map with recent catches too…

These events will from now on be included in the Sardine News Sightings Map for 2024. And on the 1 January 2025, we shall start all over again.

Here are the links to existing and past Sardine Sighting Maps. Great for a windy day like today to research. With instructions to install The Sardine News right on your phone or desktop.

2024 Sardine Map

2023 Sardine Map

2022 Sardine Map

2021 Sardine Map

Channels

Brucifire Surf Retorts – highly entertaining  surf reporting

Master Watermen – news from way down deep

The Sardine News – neva miss a single  sardine

FishBazaruto – 1000 pounds plus

MYDO Tackle Talk – highly technical  sport fishing

Surf Launching Southern Africa – getting out there safely

Water Woes – complain about your municipality here

Websites

umzimkulu.co.za – self-catering right on the Umzimkulu River
umzimkuluadrenalin.co.za –  will get you right out and onto the edge
thesardine.co.za – never miss a single sardine
masterwatermen.co.za – news from under water
fishbazaruto.com – dreams
brucifire.co.za – surf retorts

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The Sardine Run 2025 is actually Starting Already

Sardine Run 2025

The Sardine Run 2025 is actually Starting Already

The Sardine Run 2025 is actually Starting Already: There is a lot going on out in the ocean off KZN right now. Mainly, the powerful Agulhas Current has surged in volume and velocity and is currently hurtling down the KZN seaboard. Coming in right close to shore. Cranking the sea temperature right up to 26 and more.

This Agulhas Current (aka Mozambican Current), brings the summer gamefish. Who gather at the halocline in numbers between the stark blue, and the nutrient-rich brown. Brown water that has seasonally flowed out of the last few functioning estuaries we have left in KZN. This water carries nutrients. Feeding all the reef systems out and into the prevailing Agulhas’ path. And alkaline sediment. That vitally balances the ocean of its ever-increasing acidity levels.

Patrolling the halocline with umzimkuluadrenalin.co.za
Patrolling the halocline with umzimkuluadrenalin.co.za

But relevant to sardines, this is when the Natal Pulse phenomena start to form. In the bottom left image below, there is a fine example of a whirlpool-looking piece of Agulhas Current that has encountered the continental shelf where it sticks further out – towards the north of Durban. And has formed its own vibe. There is a smaller one dissipating further south off East London if you look hard. This shelf off Durban extends far offshore—many miles. As the Agulhas plunges into this huge underwater promontory, these are the weird kind of things that start to happen.

Sardine Run 2025
Its the bottom left image that tells the most…about how the Sardine Run 2025 Sardine Run will be happening.

Much like the edges of a river, you start getting counter-currents and whirlpools. That are held in place by the opposing current and hard land. Eventually, something gives and one of these bodies of water breaks away from the main Agulhas Current body.

This “pulse” meanders down on the outside/underneath of the main Agulhas Current, and heads for the Agulhas Banks. Slowly. Where the sardines are forming up! Where they are enjoying their cold water environment. They live in 14 to 17 degrees or so ideally. Now this huge circling piece of warm Agulhas Current is heading straight for them and their cold water paradise.

It reaches the Agulhas Banks. And this big unruly piece of water starts to react with the prevailing cold water. Eventually, one of these “Natal Pulses” (about three per year are recorded on average) successfully breaks off a huge piece of this cold water -dissecting it away from the cold southern Indian Ocean.

This pocket of water is pushed up and towards the land, and becomes the strong Agulhas counter-current. That starts off the southern Cape each winter. And this water is full of sardines. About 10% of the total sardine population of the Agulhas Banks is trapped in it. They think they are travelling north-west, up the West Coast to Namibia, to spawn. But they are stuck heading northeast now! In a counter-current heading up along the inside of the Agulhas stream. To KZN and then to nowhere after that.

For none of these sardines survive the annual sardine run – that they have now become.

They all get devoured by the waiting predators as the cold piece of water they are travelling meanders up to KZN. The Greatest Shoal on Earth. This counter-current eventually displaces the seasonal weakened Agulhas Current. And forces that warm water torrent back out to sea. To start the process all over again in summer.

Caveat: It may not be totally correct to state that the Sardine Run 2025 has begun. Since actually, the sardine runs never stop preparing and forming up each and every year.

And then…

No Sardines

Sometimes, these two or three annual “Natal Pulses” that pop off and cause all the chaos, don’t quite get it right. And this is when we have the sardine run no-shows. People do forget, but for a few years recently, there were no sardines at all. Perceptions and opinions were formed about the sardines being gone. A valid fear. Luckily so far it seems that the Agulhas Bank population of sardines is healthy enough. And has seemed sustainable for the decades of harvesting they have been going through. In order to achieve their life’s goal and wind up in your supermarket trolley – in a can.

But ok, here’s cheering to a fantastic Sardine Run 2025!

To experience this show first hand – get in touch with me Sean on umzimkulu@gmail.com or on +27793269671. Or use the big old WhatsApp button floating around on this page somewhere. Many options available.

Sardines and Sighting Maps

It has been a fantastic sardine run this memorable 2024. And all the action has been logged right here on The Sardine News. This year’s map has been viewed 199,000 times and just keeps growing.

Which led us to decide to keep the map live. And keep adding unique marine animal sightings and events. That occurs non-stop all year round. This year we started to log more whale and dolphin sightings. And we even had a shipwreck! And a freaking tornado! And recently a capsized KZNSB boat! We have been updating the map with recent catches too…

These events will from now on be included in the Sardine News Sightings Map for 2024. And on the 1 January 2025, we shall start all over again.

Here are the links to existing and past Sardine Sighting Maps. Great for a windy day like today to research. With instructions to install The Sardine News right on your phone or desktop.

2024 Sardine Map

2023 Sardine Map

2022 Sardine Map

2021 Sardine Map

Channels

Brucifire Surf Retorts – highly entertaining  surf reporting

Master Watermen – news from way down deep

The Sardine News – neva miss a single  sardine

FishBazaruto – 1000 pounds plus

MYDO Tackle Talk – highly technical  sport fishing

Surf Launching Southern Africa – getting out there safely

Water Woes – complain about your municipality here

Websites

umzimkulu.co.za – self-catering right on the Umzimkulu River
umzimkuluadrenalin.co.za –  will get you right out and onto the edge
thesardine.co.za – never miss a single sardine
masterwatermen.co.za – news from under water
fishbazaruto.com – dreams
brucifire.co.za – surf retorts

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Weather Forecasting: The Battle of the Models

Weather Forecasting Models Choice by The Sardine News

Weather Forecasting: The Battle of the Models

Weather forecasting has become a sophisticated science, thanks to advanced weather models. However, the accuracy of these models can vary, leading to different forecasts from services like Windguru, Windy, the South African Weather Service (SAWS), and Tides 4 Fishing.

Choose your Weather Forecasting Model Carefully

Windguru: Windguru is popular among wind sports enthusiasts for its detailed wind forecasts. It uses models like the Global Forecast System (GFS), Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF), and the High-Resolution Limited Area Model (HIRLAM). While these models provide valuable data, their predictions can sometimes differ, causing confusion for users.

Windy: Windy offers a visually appealing platform with multiple weather models, including the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), GFS, ICON, and NAM. The ability to switch between models is useful, but it also highlights the discrepancies between them. Users often find themselves comparing forecasts to get a more accurate picture.

South African Weather Service (SAWS): SAWS relies on the Unified Model, developed with the UK Met Office. This model provides high-resolution forecasts for Southern Africa. Despite its sophistication, the Unified Model’s predictions can still vary from other models, leading to different weather outlooks.

But like ANY ANC-led government service, this is today’s screen…

Not a very good weather forecasting model at all
Not a very good weather forecasting model at all

And so I got the synoptic chart image from Kobus Botha’s Weather Photos page. An absolutely brilliant piece of portal work gathering all kinds of weather imagery and chart data,

Click Kobus Botha Weather to get to his epic page of information.

Tides 4 Fishinhttps://tides4fishing.comg: Tides 4 Fishing combines tidal data with weather forecasts from models like GFS and ECMWF. While this blend is useful for anglers, the varying predictions from different models can make it challenging to plan fishing trips accurately.

The Synoptic Chart Advantage: Given the inconsistencies between weather models, a good old synoptic chart can often be more reliable, especially when combined with local knowledge and experience. Synoptic charts provide a broad overview of weather systems, helping to identify patterns and trends that models might miss. Local knowledge adds another layer of accuracy, as residents understand the nuances of their region’s weather.

This is NOT from SAWS. This is from Kobus Botha Weather – a fantastic site to gain your own perspectives and insights.

In conclusion, while advanced weather models offer valuable insights, they can produce different forecasts, leading to uncertainty. A synoptic chart, mixed with local expertise, remains a powerful tool for accurate weather prediction.

Weather Forecasting Models

  1. Global Forecast System (GFS): Developed by the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) in the United States, GFS is a widely used global weather model that provides forecasts up to two weeks in advance.
  2. European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF): Known for its high accuracy, ECMWF provides detailed medium-range forecasts up to two weeks ahead and is renowned for its ensemble prediction system.
  3. ICON (Icosahedral Nonhydrostatic): Developed by the German Weather Service (DWD), ICON is a global model that offers high-resolution forecasts and is used for both weather and climate predictions.
  4. UK Met Office Unified Model (UKMO): This model provides high-resolution forecasts for the UK and surrounding regions and is known for its accuracy in predicting severe weather events.
  5. High-Resolution Rapid Refresh (HRRR): A short-term, high-resolution model used primarily in the United States for predicting severe weather events.
  6. North American Mesoscale (NAM): A regional model that provides short-range forecasts for North America, focusing on severe weather and mesoscale phenomena.
  7. Global Environmental Multiscale Model (GEM): Developed by Environment Canada, GEM provides high-resolution forecasts for Canada and the surrounding regions.
  8. ARPEGE: A global model developed by Météo-France, ARPEGE provides medium-range forecasts and is known for its high-resolution output.

Ocean Forecasting Models

  1. HYCOM (Hybrid Coordinate Ocean Model): Used by the U.S. Navy, HYCOM provides global ocean forecasts and is known for its high-resolution and accurate predictions.
  2. NEMO (Nucleus for European Modelling of the Ocean): A widely used ocean model that provides forecasts for various regions, including the Arctic and North Atlantic.
  3. OceanMAPS: Developed by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, this model provides high-resolution ocean forecasts for the Australian region.
  4. ECCO (Estimating the Circulation and Climate of the Ocean): A global ocean data assimilation system that provides high-resolution ocean forecasts and reanalyses.
  5. BRAN (Bluelink Reanalysis): An ocean model developed by the Australian Government, providing high-resolution forecasts for the Australian region.
  6. FOAM (Forecasting Ocean Assimilation Model): Developed by the UK Met Office, FOAM provides high-resolution ocean forecasts for the North Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean.

These models are crucial for accurate weather and ocean forecasting, helping us plan our activities, prepare for severe weather events, and understand the dynamics of our planet. While each model has its strengths, combining their outputs with local knowledge and experience can provide the most reliable forecasts.

: Meteosource : Meteologix : National Weather Service : Ocean Predict : Ocean Predict

www.meteosource.com
www.weather.gov
meteologix.com
oceanpredict.org

What you really have to watch out for, however, is that people are 10 to 100 times more inclined to click on a weather warning than a normal post. So as an advertising medium that earns money from clicks, it would be tempting to say the least, not to post any good news. To choose the model that suits your sinister cash driven motivations. Keep them coming back by posting bad weather news.

This has been happening and has been wreaking havoc with travel bookings worldwide.

Everybody out to make a buck!

Sardines and Sighting Maps

It has been a fantastic sardine run this memorable 2024. And all the action has been logged right here on The Sardine News. This year’s map has been viewed 195,000 times and just keeps growing.

Which led us to decide to keep the map live. And keep adding unique marine animal sightings and events. That occurs non-stop all year round. This year we started to log more whale and dolphin sightings. And we even had a shipwreck! And a freaking tornado! And recently a capsized KZNSB boat! We have been updating the map with recent catches too…

These events will from now on be included in the Sardine News Sightings Map for 2024. And on the 1 January 2025, we shall start all over again.

Here are the links to existing and past Sardine Sighting Maps. Great for a windy day like today to research. With instructions to install The Sardine News right on your phone or desktop.

2024 Sardine Map

2023 Sardine Map

2022 Sardine Map

2021 Sardine Map

Channels

Brucifire Surf Retorts – highly entertaining  surf reporting

Master Watermen – news from way down deep

The Sardine News – neva miss a single  sardine

FishBazaruto – 1000 pounds plus

MYDO Tackle Talk – highly technical  sport fishing

Surf Launching Southern Africa – getting out there safely

Water Woes – complain about your municipality here

Websites

umzimkulu.co.za – self-catering right on the Umzimkulu River
umzimkuluadrenalin.co.za –  will get you right out and onto the edge
thesardine.co.za – never miss a single sardine
masterwatermen.co.za – news from under water
fishbazaruto.com – dreams
brucifire.co.za – surf retorts

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Another Fantastic Fishing Day for KZN by Adam Kamdar in Durban 21 Nov 24

Another Fantastic Fishing Day in KZN by Adam Kamdar 21 Nov 2024

Another Fantastic Fishing Day for KZN by Adam Kamdar in Durban 21 Nov 24

Another Fantastic Fishing Day for KZN by Adam Kamdar in Durban 21 Nov 24: Starting with a big thank you to Adam Kamdar for keeping us all in the loop from his vantage point right on the Durban beachfront. Todays report reveals another fantastic fishing day for the whole of KZN and right down into the Eastern Cape.

Small waves, sea breeze, overcast…these are the dreamy beach days we have been dreaming about since the windy season.

It is great fishing conditions right up and down. Some places are crystal clear. And you could even find a shorebreak or a bowl to surf as the tide pushes in all morning.

Thanks Adam!

And for the Durban gallery this morning at 7am…

Fantastic Fishing Conditions for KZN
Fantastic Fishing Conditions for KZN
Fantastic Fishing Conditions for KZN

Contributions

And then an invitation to please send in your fishing, surfing or diving pics/stories in to use for inclusion in the news. We don’t give away secrets and spots.

It is also good to share relevant information. Especially if it’s about any pollution, dangers and the like. We have the lifeblood of our economy on their way, tourists, and we best put out the necessary warnings and advisories to keep them safe.

There have been too many drownings and near-drownings already and it’s not even holidays yet. And the polluted water sitting in all of our once-proud nations dams and rivers, is headed this way with the seasonal rains.

Duty to Warn

You have a legal duty to warn people if they are walking into danger. If you don’t, you are committing a criminal act. This applies to tourism organisations and ratepayers like ones we have operating here in UGU.

Bridge is Open at Umbogintwini

“Opening of N2 southern carriageway at Prospecton.

Following final inspection, Sanral contractors in conjunction with Ethekwini roads department, started moving the first of the jersey barriers out of the roadway at 09:34 on Thursday morning.

This is eight days ahead of the anticipated opening of 29 November.

The southern carriageway will be usable mid-morning thus alleviating the need for alternative routes and additional traffic measures”

Cllr Andre Beetge

Next few days…

Are going to be fantastic too. One little welcome blow from the south on Saturday will really make the ocean into a very friendly place to be.

We are moving into neap tides and even more good weather after the weekend. That little southerly blow on Saturday is going to spark up well the newly arrived summer gamefish good and proper.

These coming days are gone be dreamy!

Visibility Report Brighton Beach by The Bear

The Bear reports in with some visibility news at Brighton on The Bluff today. 6 To 7 metres on the backline. But with an ominous green patch moving down slowly from Durban. Get in while you can is the name of this spearfishing game nowadays.

There will be a good few clean water and conditions gaps over the next week to ten days.

Sardines and Sighting Maps

It has been a fantastic sardine run this memorable 2024. And all the action has been logged right here on The Sardine News. This year’s map has been viewed 191,000 times and just keeps growing.

Which led us to decide to keep the map live. And keep adding unique marine animal sightings and events. That occurs non-stop all year round. This year we started to log more whale and dolphin sightings. And we even had a shipwreck! And a freaking tornado! And recently a capsized KZNSB boat! We have been updating the map with recent catches too…

These events will from now on be included in the Sardine News Sightings Map for 2024. And on the 1 January 2025, we shall start all over again.

Here are the links to existing and past Sardine Sighting Maps. Great for a windy day like today to research. With instructions to install The Sardine News right on your phone or desktop.

2024 Sardine Map

2023 Sardine Map

2022 Sardine Map

2021 Sardine Map

Channels

Brucifire Surf Retorts – highly entertaining  surf reporting

Master Watermen – news from way down deep

The Sardine News – neva miss a single  sardine

FishBazaruto – 1000 pounds plus

MYDO Tackle Talk – highly technical  sport fishing

Surf Launching Southern Africa – getting out there safely

Water Woes – complain about your municipality here

Websites

umzimkulu.co.za – self-catering right on the Umzimkulu River
umzimkuluadrenalin.co.za –  will get you right out and onto the edge
thesardine.co.za – never miss a single sardine
masterwatermen.co.za – news from deep down
fishbazaruto.com – your dreams are out there

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