The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) advises coastal communities and visitors to exercise extreme caution during the upcoming new moon spring tide, peaking on December 31, 2024. The new moon spring tide significantly impacts tidal conditions, with maximum differences between high and low tide levels. Anglers, beachgoers, and water users are urged to take necessary safety precautions.
The National Sea Rescue Institute is urging coastal communities and visitors to exercise caution during the upcoming new moon spring tide , reports
Peaking on 31 December 2024, the institute highlighted that vigilance is essential during this time as the new moon spring tide ‘significantly impacts tidal conditions’. ‘This natural phenomenon occurs when the sun, moon and Earth align during the new moon phase, amplifying the gravitational pull on Earth’s oceans,’The difference between high and low tide levels will be at its maximum.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 that can be thrown to someone in the water.
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