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Coast Watch

Coast Watch with Vinesh Soogreem is a proudly KZN on-air feature that brings you the latest beach conditions, fishing tips, ocean safety advice, sardine run updates, and the top coastal moments making waves. Whether you're heading seaside or staying inland, Coast Watch keeps you informed and connected to what’s happening along our shores.

Catch it live every Friday at 06h40 on East Coast Breakfast, with the catch-up audio available here.

Weekly English South Africa Leisure · Places & Travel Vinesh Soogreem

26 Episodes

1 – 20

We found out why the sardines are still missing

In this KZN fishing report and coastal update, Vinesh Soogreem breaks down the latest conditions along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline, where the sardine run is delayed due to unusually warm ocean temperatures. This week’s South Coast and North Coast surf fishing report covers changing surf conditions, key fishing hotspots, and what…

5 Jun 4 min

1 – 20

Coast Watch

26 Episodes

We found out why the sardines are still missing

Listen to Johnny Clegg and watch the sunrise

Sardines on KZN's doorstep? Here's what you need to know this weekend

Is fishing a sport if you're napping between bites?

What’s the most iconic ‘mom at the beach’ sentence ever?

What's a snake doing at a fishing competition?

Why every person in KZN needs to be at the beach this weekend

Why orcas love eating South Africa’s Great White Sharks

Did you know about these fishing superstitions?

Perfect Easter weekend incoming on KZN waters

What to do if you get caught in a rip current this holiday.

Do this when you spot a shark

It’s almost Easter … what is Durban’s best fish for a fish curry?

How to tell the difference between a male and female crayfish

NEVER do this when you encounter a baby turtle at the beach

The difference between a kayak and a fishing kayak

Thousands of fish wash up dead at Umhlali Estuary

What is Cracker Bait?

Turns out anglers don't care much about repo rates

This is how anglers can use AI to help them catch bigger fish