Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) has advised fishers should proceed with caution during the fishing final hour (7am to 8am) because of medium weather and ocean risks for collecting abalone.
Recfishers are encouraged to prioritise their safety and remain alert to ocean conditions which may be challenging for those with little to no swimming or self-survival capabilities.
Participants are urged to wear the right gear and keep an eye on ocean swells and waves that wash across reef tops.
As the area north of Yanchep to Greenough River Mouth is not patrolled by SLSWA, it’s especially important that fishers in this area are aware of the local ocean and weather conditions and ensure they have sufficient water skills to manage the risk.
SLSWA’s surf prediction modelling predicts a low tide from 0.4 metres and an average wave height of 1.1 metres or above
The temperature range is expected to be 19 to 23 degrees with medium offshore winds gusting above 22.3 knots between Halls Head and Yanchep.
SLSWA modelling uses the best available information on conditions from several sources, rating the risks for factors like wind speed, wave height, tide, swell period, and direction.
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Fisheries Management Officer Druimé Nolan said fishers should take note of the safety advice.
“Saturday’s fishing session is the last one for the West Coast Zone season, so let’s keep the focus on safety,” Ms Nolan said.
Fishers also need to familiarise themselves with the rules relating to abalone fishing, which are available in the Abalone recreational fishing guide and on the recreational fishing rules website.
We urge anyone heading to WA’s beaches at any time to switch on their Sea Sense – check www.sharksmart.com.au or download the SharkSmart WA app.
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