View the current warnings for Western Australia
Forecast issued at 4:00 am WST on Wednesday 19 June 2013.
Weather Situation
A slow moving low pressure system remains to the southeast of the state with a ridge developing in its wake. A cold front approaches from the west during Saturday.
Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 2 metres, decreasing below 1.5 metres around midday, then increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres by early evening.
- 1st Swell
- Southwesterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres, decreasing to 1.5 metres by early evening.
- 2nd Swell
- Southeasterly around 1 metre.
Thursday 20 June
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots turning easterly 15 to 25 knots early in the morning.
- Seas
- 1 to 2 metres, decreasing below 1 metre during the afternoon.
- 1st Swell
- Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres.
- 2nd Swell
- Southwesterly 1.5 metres.
Friday 21 June
- Winds
- East to northeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing below 1 metre during the afternoon.
- 1st Swell
- Southwesterly 1.5 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1.5 metres during the afternoon.
- 2nd Swell
- Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres.
Please be awareWind gusts can be 40 percent stronger than the averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height. Wind warnings are issued for today and tomorrow and describe the highest category of wind warning for that day.
Nearby Coastal Waters
- This forecast is also available via scheduled broadcasts on marine radio.
- Latest Coastal Observations
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:00 pm WST Wednesday.
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