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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Western Cape beaches have been battered by large, damaging waves due to strong winds.

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A yellow level-two warning was issued for the province, stating that sea conditions would be rough between Cape Point and Plettenberg Bay. Strong winds of between 50km/h and 70km/h resulted in rough, choppy seas, and wave heights reached around 7 metres in some areas. The “high energy waves” will also be fuelled by a spring tide. The South African Weather Service says the large waves are likely to subside later today but could result in disruptions at small harbours and damage to coastal infrastructure. The warning read that the public is at risk of being swept off coast rocks due to the infrequent large waves.

Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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