View the current warnings for Tasmania
Forecast issued at 5:00 am EST on Tuesday 24 September 2019.
Weather Situation
A cold front approaching from the southwest will cross the state this morning. A high over the Bight will move near Adelaide and extend a ridge over Tasmania early Wednesday. As the high passes to the north, then away to the east on Thursday.
Forecast for Tuesday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Tuesday for South West Coast
- Winds
- Westerly 20 to 30 knots tending southwesterly early morning, decreasing to 15 to 25 knots by early afternoon.
- Seas
- 2 to 3 metres, decreasing to 1 to 2 metres during the afternoon.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 2 to 2.5 metres.
- Weather
- Cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Wednesday 25 September
- Winds
- Westerly 15 to 25 knots.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 2 to 3 metres.
- Weather
- Cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
Thursday 26 September
- Winds
- Westerly 20 to 25 knots turning northwesterly 25 to 35 knots during the morning.
- Seas
- 2 to 3 metres, increasing to 2.5 to 4 metres offshore during the afternoon.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 2 to 2.5 metres.
- Weather
- Cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
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.
Nearby Coastal Waters
- See detailed wind and wave forecasts on MetEye
- This forecast is also available via scheduled broadcasts on marine radio.
- Latest Coastal Observations
- Tide Predictions
- Marine Knowledge Centre - explanations and definitions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:05 pm EST Tuesday.
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