Sheetal Cross

Conditions: Increasing amounts of sun. Rock and Surf: Fishing in the harbour has started to do really well this past week, as reports of big fish being caught on artificials, as well as bait, have come in. Inanda Dam has probably been one of the more successful dams in KZN the past few weeks, producing big carp. Weekly tip: August is the season of winds and it seems to be off with a bang, with fluctuating pressure systems and a number of fronts pulling through. Many anglers have already utilised the changes in pressure to their advantage. TIDES, WINDS, ETC: Sunrise: 6.38am; Sunset: 5.27pm; Temp: 14/20°C; Sea: 20.2°C; UV risk: 4 (Moderate); Thunderstorms: 1%; Wind: 15km (S); Full Moon: August 7; Tides: Spring Tides (High), Low; 9.10am; 9.25pm (0.4m); High: 3.05am, 3.30pm (1.8m); Sea: 3.04m swell. Shell garage in Ballito (from M4 turn left past shopping centre). Cost: R20 members, R30 non-members. Grade: 2-3. Distance: ±16km. Call Jenny Rooks on 084 952 0622. August 20: Join the Durban Ramblers Hiking Club, to hike Nagle Dam, Cato Ridge. Hike through the tunnel (bring a torch) and around the dam. Bring drinks and snacks, to relax at the dam afterwards. Meet at 7.30am at Union Main Centre, 45 Old Main Rd, Pinetown. Petrol sharing: R35. Msinsi Reserve entrance fee: R25. Grade: 3. Distance: ±15km. Call Jon Stevens on 082 459 1522. August 31-September 3: KSA-SA Karate Commonwealth Championships, Durban. For more info, go online to www.karate-sa.org