IDW10700 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Western Australia Christmas Island Forecast Issued at 5:30 am WST on Thursday 28 September 2023 Weather Situation: A high pressure ridge over the southern Indian Ocean will direct east to southeasterly winds over the Island. Mostly settled conditions are expected for the duration of the forecast period, with the chance of passing trade showers. Forecast for the rest of Thursday 28 September Partly cloudy. Winds: E/SE 15 to 20 knots. Seas: 1.5 to 2 metres. Swell: S/SW 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres in the afternoon. Max 27 Forecast for Friday 29 September Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds: E/SE 15 to 20 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Max 27 Outlook for Saturday 30 September Partly cloudy. Winds: E/SE 15 to 20 knots. Max 27 The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:30 pm WST Thursday.