Cold front and strong winds

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for damaging waves
between Cape Columbine and Plettenberg Bay on Friday.

“A weak cold front is expected to make landfall on Friday morning with fresh to strong south to south-easterly winds dominating along the south-west and south coast from the afternoon leading to very rough and choppy sea conditions,” warned the weather service.

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“Wave heights of 2.5 to 3.0m is expected, reaching 3.5 to 4.0m from the afternoon. However, spring tide will occur on Saturday afternoon, contributing to the waves pushing further up exposed beaches.”

Isolated to scattered showers and rain are expected along the south and east coast.