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6pm LATE Edition: 5 reports in 1 Ballistic Diving and Fishing Conditions for KZN

KZN North Coast to Coffee Bay Wild Coast Transkei

6pm LATE Edition: 5 reports in 1 Ballistic Diving and Fishing Conditions for KZN

Ballistic Diving and Fishing Conditions for KZN sa reported from the North Coast by The Bear: a full day of reports coming it looks like it. Starting with The Bear up North.

North Coast

The Bear kicks the day off at dawn with his report of ballistic conditions from up on the sunny north coast. Right at sunrise! Thank you to The Bear for thinking of us mortal souls as you swim out there into your playground!

KZN North Coast Report 6am by The Bear

Looking forward to your catch report later! And the controversy that always follows!

Coffee Bay

The next report is all the way from the cold Wild Coast. Mannie Jorreiro has joined The Sardine Team as Pro Fishing Guide and Chief of the Wild Coast Sardine News desk. He is right in the thick of it at Coffee Bay. Which is where Mannie strikes out from with his clients. Guiding them to the most beautiful fishing spots on planet Earth. And getting fish!

Coffee Bay at Sunrise 4 Oct 24 by Mannie Jorreiro – Pro Fishing Guide with MYDO Fishing Welcome to Pro Fishing Guide Mannie Jorreiro deep down in Eastern Cape. The Transkei Wild Coast to be exact.

Mannie reports in at sunrise from Mbomvu Mouth in Coffee Bay with only the current high pressure and a north-easterly to contend with. Kob are lively at the moment. Thank you Mannie.

If you want to catch fish like Mannie does, please get in touch with me Sean on umzimkulu@gmail.com or +27793269672.

South Coast

11am Scottburgh Beach 4 Oct 24 Fri by Cliff Bamber Cliff checks in next with his 11am Scottburgh Beach Report. The North East winds are up. But it is a characteristically clear day for a high-pressure system.

Not a bad day at the beach if you can handle the wind! Scottburgh Beach Report by Cliff Bamber.

2pm Fri 4 Oct 24 Estuary Report from the Umzimkulu in Port Shepstone

Matt Wainright was considering coming back down to the swampies to continue his quest to tame every fish in the Umzimkulu estuary. So far he has been doing a good job. Matt has had a spectacular year fishing for winter estuary gamefish species in this system.

This weekend’s target. Garrick. Estuary or the Sandspit, Matt is coming to get a garrick this weekend!

Stay posted!

And finally…we have The Bear, awakened from his afternoon slumber from chasing brusher…

PM Friday 4 Oct 24 Spearfishing Report all about Rudi by The Bear in Durban KZN

A message to you Rudi! Leave some fish for us other mortals! Hey nice going Rudi, unbelievable in fact.

LATE Edition Report Compilation 5 videos in 1 Durban, Coffee Bay, North Coast, South Coast

The culmination of the day’s efforts wind up here. As the LATE Edition Sardine News. This is a LOT of fun and we would like to thank any and all who watch, like and subscribe.

Turns out though, that you need to hit the Notifications Bell icon if you would like to receive these reports in real time. Otherwise YouTube decides to serve this content up anytime it likes.

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Sardines n 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 185,000 times and 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!

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 chilly 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 onto the edge
thesardine.co.za – never miss a single  sardine or storm warning
masterwatermen.co.za – news from deep down
brucifire.co.za –  surf and conditions reporting
fishbazaruto.com – your dreams are out there
mydofishinglures.co.za – technical  sport fishing

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7am 3 October 24 It’s FISHING TIME in KZN by Adam Kamdar of Township Hyper

7am 3 October 2024 Rise and shine its Fishing Time

7am 3 October 24 It’s FISHING TIME in KZN by Adam Kamdar of Township Hyper

7am 3 October 24 It’s FISHING TIME in KZN by Adam Kamdar of Township Hyper: Finally, the weather has eased off and given us all a chance to catch a breath and do something fun like go fishing, surfing or diving. Today is perfect for all three pastimes.

And the weather looks to be gonna hold out all weekend. The next blip on the radar is at least a few days away. The only complication will be that stiff afternoon sea breeze. Gonna chuff away all weekend it seems. Watch out for bluebottles if the east winds really get up and at it.

Over to Adam…

Pop on over to Township Hyper’s Facebook page and see what specials are on the go at the moment.

Click here for to go to Township Hyper on Facebook.

Fishing Time!

The fishing is absolutely fantastic right now. Thorough array of species available including garrick, snoek, kob and even yellowtail! Ian Logie down on the lower south coast of KZN bagged a very pretty ‘tail.

Fishing Time in Port Shepstone with Pro Guide Ian Logie
Pro Fishing Guide in the Port Shepstone area Ian Logie had a noteworthy yellowtail catch from the bricks at The Block in Port Shepstone early this morning. Contact Sean on +27793269671 or email umzimkulu@gmail.com to make a fishing dream come true.

Check back for more reports as they come in throughout the day…

Sardines n 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 185,000 times and 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!

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 chilly 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 onto the edge
thesardine.co.za – never miss a single  sardine or storm warning
masterwatermen.co.za – news from deep down
brucifire.co.za –  surf and conditions reporting
fishbazaruto.com – your dreams are out there
mydofishinglures.co.za – technical  sport fishing

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7am on 2 Oct 24 Beach Day in KZN by Adam Kamdar in Durban

2 October 24 by Adam Kamdar in Durban

7am on 2 Oct 24 Beach Day in KZN by Adam Kamdar in Durban

7am on 2 Oct 24 Beach Day in KZN by Adam Kamdar in Durban: A strong and intent high-pressure system has moved over the country and is pushing those low-pressure systems coming in from the south right out to sea. This means sunny skies and clear days for a few days throughout South Africa. Well into and past the weekend. Finally, we have a decent weather break.

Today seems to be unfolding quite chilly though what with the snow in the Eastern Cape cooling the southwest winds. That here in Sheppy are up to a goodly 15 knots or more. A far cry from the forecaster’s 6 to 8 knots. Right now we may be gusting 22 or 25 even. Maybe not a bathing or tanning day. Surfers are having fun though. Maybe the odd diver will brave that big south swell down the coast. Fisherfolk are out and about at the usual haunts.

Onshore Winds

The only downside of the big high-pressure is gonna be the constant onshore winds. Each day starting peachy like a proper summer morning, the wind is going to build as the days unfold.

The early bird gets the worm on summer mornings like these coming up.

Fishing

These are, however, great fishing conditions. And although you are not allowed to catch shad (not even for bait), it is Kobtober. And there certainly are garrick around. Today is a perfect garrick hunting day if you can find a beach without huge waves crashing in. Like Blue Lagoon as Adam refers to today in his report…

Over to Adam Kamdar in Durban…

Thank you Adam Kamdar in Durban

So, from tomorrow, we should be plain sailing. We have plenty fisherfolk checking in at the Umzimkulu Marina in Port Shepstone. Where The Sardine News is currently broadcasting from.

The next reports will feature here as the day unfolds. We will send out a notification with each update. It’s even easier to stay on top of things if you have installed The Sardine News on your device. And said YES to receive notifications. That way you might never miss a single sardine!

Alan KZN South Coast

As good as you could expect at The Block this morning…we shall hear later what went down.

Thank you Allan!

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Sardines n 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 185,000 times and 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!

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 chilly 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 onto the edge
thesardine.co.za – never miss a single  sardine or storm warning
masterwatermen.co.za – news from deep down
brucifire.co.za –  surf and conditions reporting
fishbazaruto.com – your dreams are out there
mydofishinglures.co.za – technical  sport fishing

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5 Video Reports: Clear Skies are Coming Back by Adam Kamdar in Dbn 30 September 2024

30 September 2024 6am by Adam Kamdar in Durban KZN South Africa

5 Video Reports:Clear Skies are Coming Back by Adam Kamdar in Dbn 30 September 2024

6am REPORT Clear Skies are Coming Back by Adam Kamdar in Dbn 30 September 2024: The difference in weather between Durban and Port Shepstone today is fascinating. Durban has been raining Natal proper since earlier. And year here in Port Shepstone, it’s sunny skies and Chevrolet. With some drizzle making for a proverbial monkey’s wedding.

The surf is way up down here on the KZN Lower South Coast. Durban’s south coast must be pounding with the almost spring low tide today. And seeing from Adams’s report this early morning, the surf in Durban town between the piers is pretty much on. Not very big since it is so tucked away from the SW swells running at 3m or more out at sea.

Over to Adam in Durban…

Thank you Adam!

30 September Gallery

Next report right from The Sandspit in Port Shepstone…

Port Shepstone

Fishing and Surfing Report from The Sandspit in Port Shepstone…

Ok it is not quite the surfing emergency that we normally get excited about. And we are not in mid-winter anymore. But any waves that resemble waves like today need to be taken note of.

Durban seems to be a good call as some of the SSW swell curves around the harbour piers and makes it into the town beaches. Where the SW is almost directly offshore and really cleans the swell up. Unfortunaly the swell loses a lot of size as it travels around the corner and tries to get in.

Down south it is quite mean but the usual point breaks should be an absolute treat if the wind can hold a slightly offshore angle like it has been doing all morning.

Fishing

There definitely will be good fishing somewhere today and since it is the last day of shad season, anyone who can should be out there right now. There are some huge gaps and channels at the main spots.

Scottburgh

Last Holiday Beach Report from Scottburgh 30 September 2024 by Cliff Bamber who is there! Cliff Bamber runs us through conditions and prospects for today at Scottburgh Beach. Where he reports onshore and cold conditions. A stark difference to here in Port Shepstone where the monkeys wedding is proceeding as planned.

Thank you Cliff!

JBay

Well there certainly is motion in the ocean happening down in freezing cold JBay as a new system comes barreling in.

(407) Jbay 5m SSW 230 Degrees howling South West by Brucifire Surf Retorts 30 September 2024 #jbay #surf – YouTube

Follow the link above to be able to Like and Subscribe to this fun and informative channel. Or watch the quick report right here.

Thank you Bruce!

Spearfishing KZN

Thanks to the Master Watermen for another fish-filled spearfishing report…

Sardines n 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 185,000 times and 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!

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 chilly 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 onto the edge
thesardine.co.za – never miss a single  sardine or storm warning
masterwatermen.co.za – news from deep down
brucifire.co.za –  surf and conditions reporting
fishbazaruto.com – your dreams are out there
mydofishinglures.co.za – technical  sport fishing

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Sunny Skies and a Sea Breeze in KZN today 23 Sep 2024

Perch Underwater at the Umzimkulu Marina Jetty KZN Today

Sunny Skies and a Sea Breeze in KZN today 23 Sep 2024

Sunny Skies and a Sea Breeze in KZN today 23 Sep 2024: Conditions were that good. Plus big swirls around the jetty combined. This got a camera in the water at the Umzimkulu marina this morning. Just one argument with the local African Pied Wagtails who insist it’s their boat we are working from?!

The camera settled for barely a minute. The first apparition materialised into a handsome perch swimming straight in unsuspecting at the camera. Full frontal. He swam around and was spotted a few more times. But then the real GHOST appeared. Deftly camouflaged and only really given away by sheer size. This was a big spotted grunter, and he too was ‘spotted’ more than once.

The fish are all feeding on the sand. I suspect they are all looking for the newly arrived river prawns. I also spotted these prawns when walking down the jetty to the boat. I saw one about 3 inches long – the absolute perfect-sized bait for these small-mouthed fish. A little circle hook in the tail and we are in the game for the Ghost!

Umzimkulu Adrenalin

Can take you fishing here in these crystal clear winter waters. Stay at the Umzimkulu Marina to be right on the water and the action. We have boats and kayaks and all sorts. And the fishing off the jetty (as can been from the video) is the real deal.

Durban @8am by Adam Kamdar

Holidaymakers can revel in the sun today! They gonna have to deal with a strengthening North Easter as is so typical of the weather systems this time of year. The NE looks to hang around all week. Luckily with the odd break between blasts.

Thank you Adam!

Sardines n 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 182,000 times and 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!

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 chilly 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 here

Websites

umzimkulu.co.za – self-catering right on the Umzimkulu River
umzimkuluadrenalin.co.za –  will get you right onto the edge
thesardine.co.za – never miss a single  sardine or storm warning
masterwatermen.co.za – news from deep down
brucifire.co.za –  surf and conditions reporting
fishbazaruto.com – your dreams are out there
mydofishinglures.co.za – technical  sport fishing

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