View the current warnings for Western Australia
Forecast issued at 1:01 pm WST on Wednesday 29 April 2026.
Weather Situation
A broad trough extends from the Gascoyne to the South East Coastal district, gradually moving eastwards. A ridge will nudge into western parts in the wake of the trough, strengthening over central WA this weekend. The combination of the ridge and a low pressure system developing the Southern Ocean will result in increased winds over southern waters from Friday.
Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
- Winds
- Southerly about 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the early afternoon. Winds reaching up to 20 knots inshore in the evening.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 2 to 2.5 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Thursday 30 April
- Winds
- Southerly 15 to 25 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres around midday.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.
Friday 1 May
- Winds
- Southerly 20 to 25 knots turning southeasterly 20 to 30 knots during the day.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2 metres.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 2 metres, increasing to 2 to 3 metres during the morning.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.
Saturday 2 May
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- South to southwesterly 2 to 3 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 7:01 pm WST Wednesday.
Product IDW11260