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Forecast issued at 7:01 am WST on Monday 12 January 2026.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge lies over southeastern WA with a trough and associated low pressure centre deepen down the west coast. The west coast trough and associated low pressure centre will move inland today, followed by a new high pressure system developing south of the Bight on Tuesday. The west coast trough will make a quick return from Wednesday.
Forecast for Monday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Monday for Lancelin Coast
- Winds
- Southerly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore during the afternoon and evening.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- Southerly 1 to 2 metres.
- Weather
- Sunny.
Tuesday 13 January
Strong Wind Warning for Tuesday for Lancelin Coast
- Winds
- Southerly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore early in the morning.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres, decreasing to 1.5 metres around midday, then increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres by early evening.
- Swell
- Southerly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Wednesday 14 January
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots turning southerly during the morning.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres.
- Swell
- South to southwesterly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres offshore.
- 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 1:01 pm WST Monday.
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