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Forecast issued at 4:00 am WST on Wednesday 8 July 2020.
Weather Situation
A ridge of high pressure over central parts of the State will move south today in the wake of a weak cold front brushing the southeast coast. The ridge will strengthen during Thursday, and a high pressure centre will move into the west of the Bight on Friday.
Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
- Winds
- South to southeasterly about 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the morning.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 2 to 3 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.
Thursday 9 July
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 2.5 to 3 metres.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Friday 10 July
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots tending easterly during the morning.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 2 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
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- 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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