View the current warnings for Western Australia
Forecast issued at 4:00 am WST on Sunday 18 August 2019.
Weather Situation
A ridge develops over the south of the State on Sunday and will continue for most of the week. A heavy swell through western and southern waters will gradually ease during Sunday and Monday.
Forecast for Sunday until midnight
- Winds
- Variable about 10 knots.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 3 to 5 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Monday 19 August
- Winds
- Northeast to southeasterly about 10 knots.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 2 to 4 metres, decreasing to 2 to 3 metres during the morning.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Tuesday 20 August
- Winds
- East to northeasterly about 10 knots.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 2 to 3 metres, increasing to 2.5 to 4 metres during the afternoon.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
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 Sunday.
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