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Coastal Waters Forecast for Western Australia
Western Zones: North West Cape to Cape Naturaliste

Issued at 1:01 am WST on Wednesday 8 October 2025
for the period until midnight WST Friday 10 October 2025.

Please be aware
Wind and wave forecasts are averages. Wind gusts can be 40 per cent stronger than the forecast, and stronger still in squalls and thunderstorms. Maximum waves can be twice the forecast height.

Warning Information

For latest warnings go to www.bom.gov.au, subscribe to RSS feeds, call 1300 659 210* or listen for warnings on relevant TV and radio broadcasts.

Weather Situation

A weak cold front is brushing past the south coast. A ridge re-establishes over southern WA today as the front moves away. The ridge will slip to the south coast on Saturday and weaken, followed by another weak cold front brushing past the south coast later in the weekend.

Ningaloo Coast: North West Cape to Cape Cuvier

Forecast for Wednesday 8 October until midnight

Strong Wind Warning for Wednesday for Ningaloo Coast

Winds: Southerly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots during the afternoon and evening. Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres. Swell: South to southwesterly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore. Weather: Mostly sunny.

Forecast for Thursday 9 October

Winds: Southerly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore early in the morning and again in the evening. Seas: 1.5 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore south of Coral Bay during the afternoon. Swell: South to southwesterly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 2 to 2.5 metres offshore. Weather: Sunny.

Forecast for Friday 10 October

Winds: South to southwesterly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore. Swell: South to southwesterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres. Weather: Sunny.

Gascoyne Coast: Cape Cuvier to Kalbarri

Forecast for Wednesday 8 October until midnight

Strong Wind Warning for Wednesday for Gascoyne Coast

Winds: South to southeasterly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore south of Denham in the evening. Seas: 1.5 to 2 metres. Swell: Southwesterly 1.5 to 2 metres, tending southerly 1.5 to 2.5 metres during the morning. Weather: Partly cloudy.

Forecast for Thursday 9 October

Winds: South to southeasterly 15 to 25 knots. Seas: 1 to 2 metres. Swell: Southerly 2 to 3 metres. Weather: Sunny.

Forecast for Friday 10 October

Winds: Southerly 15 to 25 knots. Seas: 1 to 2 metres. Swell: Southerly 2 to 3 metres. Weather: Sunny.

Geraldton Coast: Kalbarri to Jurien Bay

Forecast for Wednesday 8 October until midnight

Winds: South to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre around midday, then increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon. Swell: Southwesterly 1.5 to 2 metres, increasing to 2 to 3 metres during the morning. Weather: Partly cloudy.

Forecast for Thursday 9 October

Winds: South to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore north of Geraldton in the evening. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres inshore during the afternoon. Swell: South to southwesterly 2 to 3 metres. Weather: Mostly sunny.

Forecast for Friday 10 October

Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots turning southerly during the day. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres inshore during the afternoon or evening. Swell: South to southwesterly 2 to 3 metres. Weather: Sunny.

Lancelin Coast: Jurien Bay to Two Rocks

Forecast for Wednesday 8 October until midnight

Winds: Southerly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre around midday. Swell: Southwesterly 2 to 3 metres inshore, increasing to 2.5 to 4 metres offshore. Weather: Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers early this morning.

Forecast for Thursday 9 October

Winds: Southerly 10 to 15 knots. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southwesterly 2.5 to 3 metres inshore, increasing to 3 to 4 metres offshore. Weather: Partly cloudy.

Forecast for Friday 10 October

Winds: South to southeasterly about 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots during the afternoon. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southwesterly 2 to 3 metres inshore, increasing to 2.5 to 4 metres offshore. Weather: Partly cloudy.

Perth Coast: Two Rocks to Dawesville

Forecast for Wednesday 8 October until midnight

Winds: Southerly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre during the morning. Swell: Southwesterly 2.5 to 3 metres, increasing to 2.5 to 4 metres during the morning. Weather: Partly cloudy.

Forecast for Thursday 9 October

Winds: South to southwesterly about 10 knots. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southwesterly 2.5 to 4 metres. Weather: Cloudy.

Forecast for Friday 10 October

Winds: South to southwesterly about 10 knots. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southwesterly 2.5 to 4 metres, decreasing to 2 to 3 metres during the morning. Weather: Cloudy.

Bunbury Geographe Coast: Dawesville to Cape Naturaliste

Forecast for Wednesday 8 October until midnight

Winds: Southerly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore early in the morning. Winds turning southwesterly during the morning. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres. Swell: Southwesterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres inshore, increasing to 2 to 4 metres offshore. Weather: Cloudy.

Forecast for Thursday 9 October

Winds: Southwesterly 10 to 15 knots. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southwesterly 2 to 3 metres inshore, increasing to 3 to 5 metres offshore. Weather: Cloudy.

Forecast for Friday 10 October

Winds: Southwesterly about 10 knots. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: South to southwesterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres inshore, increasing to 2 to 4 metres offshore. Weather: Cloudy.

The next routine forecast will be issued at 7:01 am WST Wednesday.

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