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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

Cocos (Keeling) Islands Forecast

Issued at 4:30 pm WST on Wednesday 29 April 2026

Weather Situation:
Southeasterly trade wind flow enhanced by a broad weak trough over the islands
is increasing the risk of showers and thunderstorms across the duration of the
forecast period.

Forecast for the rest of Wednesday 29 April
Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Winds: E/SE 10 to 15 knots.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres.
Swell: S/SW 1.5 to 2 metres.

Forecast for Thursday 30 April
Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Winds: E/SE 10 to 15 knots.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres.
Swell: S/SW 1.5 to 2 metres.

Max 30 Min 26

Outlook for Friday 1 May
Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Winds: E/SE 15 to 20 knots.

Max 31 

Outlook for Saturday 2 May
Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Winds: E/SE 10 to 15 knots.

Max 31 

The next routine forecast will be issued at 5:30 am WST Thursday.