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‘Rough seas’: 4.5m damaging waves in the Western Cape

Damaging waves between 4 – 4.5m are expected in the Western Cape and Northern Cape on Tuesday until Thursday.

By Nokwanda Ncwane
08-08-23 15:34
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Snow, wet and cold weather conditions are expected in the Western Cape. Image: Pixabay

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 1 warning for damaging waves in the Western Cape and Northern Cape.

The warning is valid from Tuesday, 8 August until Thursday, 10 August.

DAMAGING WAVES IN THE WESTERN CAPE

The weather service said South-westerly swell of 4 – 4.5m with a period of 15 seconds is expected along the coast between Alexander Bay and Cape Agulhas from Tuesday evening, 8 August, spreading to Plettenberg Bay on Wednesday morning, 9 August while subsiding on Thursday, 10 August.

“In addition, fresh to strong south-easterly winds are expected to accompany the swells and thus likely result in very rough and choppy seas,” the weather service said.

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 1 warning for damaging waves in the Western Cape. Image: Pixabay

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POSSIBLE IMPACTS

  • Difficulty in navigation at sea for small vessels and personal watercraft (e.g. kayaks) are expected.
  • Localised disruption of small harbours and/or a ports could also occur.
  • Small vessels are at risk of taking on water and capsizing in a locality.
  • Localised disruption to beachfront activities is also possible.

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