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Forecast issued at 10:00 am WST on Wednesday 1 December 2021.
Weather Situation
A weak cold front will pass through the Southern Ocean during today as a ridge of high pressure remains in place over southern and western parts of WA. The ridge is expected to strengthen during Thursday night, while the high will move through the Southern Ocean on Friday and Saturday. This will result in fresher offshore winds across the west coast on Thursday and Friday night and delayed sea breezes during the subsequent afternoons.
Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Wednesday for Geraldton Coast
- Winds
- Southerly 20 to 30 knots.
- Seas
- 2 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Thursday 2 December
Strong Wind Warning for Thursday for Geraldton Coast
- Winds
- Southerly 20 to 30 knots.
- Seas
- 2 to 3 metres.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 2 to 3 metres inshore, increasing to 2.5 to 4 metres offshore south of Geraldton.
- Weather
- Sunny.
Friday 3 December
- Winds
- Southerly 20 to 30 knots.
- Seas
- 2 to 3 metres.
- Swell
- South to southwesterly 2 to 4 metres.
- Weather
- 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.
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The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:00 pm WST Wednesday.
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