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Forecast issued at 4:00 pm WST on Thursday 21 November 2019.
Weather Situation
A ridge of high pressure lies near the south coast. A weak cold front will brush the western south coast Friday morning, and then the ridge will move south of the State and a broad trough will form through central parts over the weekend. The ridge strengthens south of the State on Monday.
Forecast for Thursday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Thursday for Geraldton Coast
- Winds
- Southerly 20 to 30 knots.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 2 to 2.5 metres.
- Weather
- Clear.
Friday 22 November
Strong Wind Warning for Friday for Geraldton Coast
- Winds
- South to southeasterly 25 to 30 knots decreasing to 20 to 25 knots before dawn then becoming southerly 25 to 30 knots in the middle of the day.
- Seas
- 2 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 2 to 2.5 metres.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Saturday 23 November
- Winds
- South to southeasterly 25 to 30 knots decreasing to 15 to 25 knots before dawn then becoming southerly 20 to 30 knots in the evening.
- Seas
- 2 to 2.5 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres south of Geraldton during the afternoon.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 2 to 3 metres.
- Weather
- Sunny.
Sunday 24 November
- Winds
- South to southeasterly 20 to 30 knots.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- 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.
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The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:00 am WST Friday.
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