Channel Forecast

View the current warnings for Tasmania

Forecast issued at 4:00 am EST on Tuesday 9 June 2026.

Weather Situation

A high pressure system over the Tasman Sea is directing a northerly flow across Tasmania ahead of an approaching cold front. The front is expected to cross the state on Wednesday, followed by a ridge of high pressure on Thursday, before northerly winds re-establish on Friday.

Forecast for Tuesday until midnight

Winds
Northerly 10 to 15 knots turning northeasterly 15 to 20 knots in the early afternoon.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Weather
Sunny.

Wednesday 10 June

Winds
North to northeasterly 15 to 20 knots turning northwesterly 10 to 15 knots in the middle of the day.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.

Thursday 11 June

Winds
North to northwesterly about 10 knots.
Seas
Below 0.5 metres.
Weather
Partly cloudy.

Friday 12 June

Winds
North to northwesterly about 10 knots tending north to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots during the morning.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Weather
Partly cloudy.

Please be awareWind 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.

The next routine forecast will be issued at 10:00 am EST Tuesday.

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