Before you cast a line or hit the beach, check Friday’s tides

Knowing when high and low tide is expected can help beachgoers, anglers and families plan their activities and avoid being caught off guard by changing water levels.

With children still on holiday, more families are expected to spend time at beaches and other coastal areas. Anglers and others heading out to fish should also keep an eye on changing sea conditions.

Tides are only one part of the picture. Wind, swell, currents and general sea conditions can also affect conditions at the coast.

Before heading to the beach or going fishing, check the latest weather and sea conditions and take note of the tide times for your area.

Knowing the conditions in advance can help beachgoers, anglers and families plan their activities more safely.

Tides to watch along the coast on Friday, 25 September

Tide times can help beachgoers, anglers and other coastal visitors plan their activities.

KwaZulu-Natal

Durban

• Low tide:

  00:03

• High tide:

  15:16

• Low tide

  : 21:23

Richards Bay

• Low tide:

  09:06

• High tide

  :15:19

• Low tide:

  21:28

Eastern Cape

Port Elizabeth

• Low tide:

  08:53

• High tide:

  15:05

• Low tide

  : 21:16

East London

• Low tide:

  08:59

• High Tide:

  15:13

• Low tide:

  21:21

Western Cape

Cape Town

• Low tide:

  08:21

• High tide:

  14:30

• Low tide:

  20:46

Mossel Bay

• Low tide:

  08:47

• High tide:

  14:42

• Low tide

  : 21:11

Northern Cape

Port Nolloth

• Low tide:

  08:16

• High tide:

  14:24

• Low tide:

  20:36

Alexander Bay

• Low tide:

  08:15

• High tide:

  14:22

• Low tide:

  20:33

What to expect

For anyone planning a trip to the beach, checking the tide times before leaving can help make the day safer and easier to plan.