Reference material

Use our reference material to help get the most out of the Bureau’s marine forecasts, warnings and map displays.

Maps

Reference maps of marine areas

available maps and tools

Waves

Interpreting forecasts of wave (sea and swell) heights

sea and swell

Wind

Interpreting wind forecasts and information

wind scales

Sea surface temperatures and currents

Interpreting ocean forecasts and analyses

Sea surface temperatures and currents

Marine safety and distress

Get more information about national and state maritime distress and safety arrangements

safety

Guidelines

Guidelines for Domestic Commercial Vessel weather safety

procedures

Downloadable resources

Information sheets, graphics, and other resources related to marine weather

view resources

Guidelines for marine radio broadcasts

Recommended best practice for broadcasting weather information on VHF radio

Guidelines