This weekend, the National Sea Rescue Institute NSRI is urging beach lovers, anglers, and coastal path walkers to exercise heightened caution as the full moon spring tide peaks on Monday, 5 January 2026.
This natural phenomenon, where the sun, moon, and Earth align during a full moon, significantly amplifies the gravitational pull on Earths oceans, resulting in dramatic tidal fluctuations.
As the full moon nears, beachgoers should prepare for a weekend of heightened tidal variations, which can have serious implications for those enjoying coastal activities.
