Spring tide
With heatwave set to hit WC, NSRI warns of rough sea conditions
The NSRI is appealing to the public to only swim at beaches where there are lifeguards.
The NSRI says the spring tide started taking effect on Saturday and will last till 26 December.
Parents, especially, have been cautioned to keep a close eye on their children when they are in or around the water.
Beachgoers have been cautioned about changing sea patterns due to a full moon Spring Tide over the next few days.
Spring tide causes stronger than normal rip currents and higher and lower tides.
Higher than normal tides and strong rip currents will be experienced
Rescue crews and emergency vehicles were called out after a 29-year-old man was swept out to sea.