From 3 August 2026 we will include squall forecast information in Victorian local waters forecasts.

From 1 September 2026 we will stop issuing squall warnings.

Western Port Local Waters Forecast

View the current warnings for Victoria

Forecast issued at 4:10 am EST on Monday 24 August 2026.

Weather Situation

A ridge of high pressure over the State will weaken and move over the Tasman Sea today as a low pressure system and associated trough approaches from the west. This low pressure will cross quickly eastwards across the State on Tuesday and out over the Tasman on Wednesday.

Forecast for Monday until midnight

Winds
Northerly 10 to 15 knots becoming variable about 10 knots in the early afternoon.
Seas
Below 0.5 metres.
Weather
Partly cloudy.

Tuesday 25 August

Winds
Variable below 10 knots becoming southwesterly 10 to 15 knots in the late afternoon.
Seas
Below 0.5 metres, increasing to below 1 metre west of Sandy Point.
Weather
Cloudy. Near 100% chance of rain.

Wednesday 26 August

Winds
Southwesterly 15 to 20 knots decreasing to about 10 knots during the evening.
Seas
Below 0.5 metres, increasing to around 1 metre west of Sandy Point.
Weather
Partly cloudy.

Thursday 27 August

Winds
Variable below 10 knots.
Seas
Below 0.5 metres.
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 Monday.

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