South Australia’s coastline is bracing for abnormally high tides, strong winds and rapidly changing conditions, with the State Emergency Service (SES) urging the public to prioritise safety as a powerful low‑pressure system sweeps across the state.
SES state duty officer Ian Bonython warned residents against venturing too close to the shoreline, saying the temptation to capture dramatic photos was not worth the risk. “Although it might be really fancy to get some really good pictures of the high tides and the waves, we just remind the public to be diligent with their safety and really urge the public to stay back, stay away from those jetties that are being impacted,” he said.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a coastal hazard warning for abnormally high tides across the entire state, with the potential for flooding in low‑lying coastal areas as tides peak this afternoon. A severe weather warning is also in place for the Mount Lofty Ranges and Flinders Ranges, where winds could reach 90 kilometres per hour.
Marine conditions are expected to deteriorate further, with a gale warning issued for the central coast, south central coast, Investigator Strait and the upper South East coast.
SES chief of staff Robert Charlton said conditions could shift quickly and warned the public to prepare for a volatile 24‑hour period. “The warning area is likely to extend over the next 12 hours into Wednesday morning, so perhaps, you know, 12 to 24 hours,” he said.
Authorities are urging residents to secure loose items, avoid coastal jetties and cliffs, and stay updated on emergency alerts as the system intensifies.
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