View the current warnings for Western Australia
Forecast issued at 4:00 am WST on Monday 17 February 2020.
Weather Situation
A ridge of high pressure is strengthening south of the State. A trough develops down the west coast today and deepens on Tuesday then remains near the west coast throughout the week.
Forecast for Monday until midnight
- Winds
- South to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots tending east to southeasterly in the afternoon.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 3 to 4 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Tuesday 18 February
- Winds
- Easterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots inshore in the evening.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres around midday.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 3 to 4 metres, decreasing to 2.5 to 3 metres around midday.
- Weather
- Cloudy.
Wednesday 19 February
- Winds
- Easterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 2 metres.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 2 to 2.5 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.
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 4:00 pm WST Monday.
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