No warnings for Tasmania
Forecast issued at 4:05 pm EST on Saturday 19 April 2025.
Weather Situation
A low pressure system develops in the Bight and moves towards the west coast of Tasmania during today. The low slows down and tracks northeast over western Victoria late Sunday. A ridge of high pressure extends to the south of the state on Monday from the Bight, and moves over Tasmania during Tuesday.
Forecast for Saturday until midnight
- Winds
- East to northeasterly about 10 knots.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- 1st Swell
- Easterly 2 metres, decreasing to 1.5 metres later in the evening.
- 2nd Swell
- Southerly around 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Sunday 20 April
- Winds
- North to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots decreasing to about 10 knots in the evening.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Easterly 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning.
- Weather
- Cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
Monday 21 April
- Winds
- Variable about 10 knots becoming southerly 15 to 25 knots in the morning.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres around midday.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Tuesday 22 April
- Winds
- Southerly 15 to 25 knots turning southeasterly 10 to 15 knots during the afternoon.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon or evening.
- Swell
- Southerly 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres during the afternoon or evening.
- Weather
- Cloudy. 50% 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 5:00 am EST Sunday.
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