OUTDOOR DASHBOARD - HIGH CONTRAST
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KEEP THESE NUMBERS READY:
STAY SAFE IN THE WATER:
SAFETY TIP: ALWAYS check shark spotter flags and warnings before entering water!
LEGAL FISHING INFORMATION:
CHECK TIDES FOR BEST FISHING:
FISHING TIP: BEST fishing is 2 hours before and after HIGH TIDE!
(needs update of tidal data before the end of each month)
TIP: You can create a "video solar tidal compass clock" by using, say, EZ RECORDER, during simulation. Simply stop the video at correct time, on selected date (date before 1 Oct 2025)
CHECK WEATHER FOR SAFE CONDITIONS:
Major periods: Moon overhead or underfoot (2-hour windows)
Minor periods: Moonrise and moonset (1-hour windows)
Fish are most active during major periods and moderately active during minor periods.
This dashboard provides fishing planning information and external links for Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. All information from external sources to help fishing enthusiasts plan trips safely and legally.
DEVELOPED BY: G.I.P.
LICENSE: MIT License (2024-2025)
PURPOSE: Educational and recreational fishing planning
DISCLAIMER: ALWAYS verify current regulations, weather conditions, and safety information from official sources before fishing. This dashboard is for informational purposes only.
1. ACCEPTANCE: By using this dashboard, you agree to these terms.
2. USE: Provided "as is" for informational purposes only.
3. NO WARRANTY: No warranties on data accuracy. Use at your own risk.
4. LIABILITY: G.I.P. not liable for damages from use.
5. THIRD-PARTY: Data from external APIs; we're not responsible for availability.
6. LAW: Governed by South African law.
TIDAL DATA NOTE: Tidal information may not be from SA Navy and may not reflect verified semi-diurnal wave (12h 25m). USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
1. OVERVIEW: Committed to privacy per POPIA Act.
2. DATA: NO personal data collected; all processing is client-side.
3. THIRD-PARTY: Uses external APIs; no personal data shared.
4. CONTACT: Email: plettratepayer@gmail.com
5. CHANGES: Policy effective March 31, 2025; subject to updates.
YOUR PRIVACY: This dashboard operates entirely in your browser and does NOT collect, store, or transmit any personal information.
For support, inquiries, or feedback:
📧 EMAIL: plettratepayer@gmail.com
⏱️ RESPONSE: Within 48 hours
🌍 HOURS: South African business hours (SAST)
WE CAN HELP WITH:
• Technical issues with dashboard
• Suggestions for additional features
• Reporting broken external links
• General fishing information queries
Data Protection: This website displays publicly available beach, weather, and marine data from official sources and public APIs. All information is provided for recreational, safety, and informational purposes only.
POPIA Compliance: This service processes information in accordance with South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act 4 of 2013.
1. Accuracy of Information: While data is sourced from reputable providers, conditions can change rapidly. Users should verify critical information before making safety-related decisions.
2. Beach Safety: Beach and marine conditions can be dangerous. In emergencies, contact:
3. No Warranty: This service is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied.
4. Limitation of Liability: The creators and maintainers shall not be liable for any damages arising from use of this information.
5. Copyright & Intellectual Property: © 2025 G.I.P. - Website software is protected under South African copyright law. The MIT license applies to the source code.
Last Updated: December 2025
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