Coastal Waters Forecast 

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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Coastal Waters Forecast for Tasmania
Northern Zones: Sandy Cape to St Helens Point

Issued at 10:00 am EST on Tuesday 9 June 2026
for the period until midnight EST Thursday 11 June 2026.

Please be aware
Wind 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.

Warning Information

Weather Situation

A high pressure system over the Tasman Sea is directing a northerly flow across Tasmania ahead of an approaching cold front. The front is expected to cross the state on Wednesday, followed by a ridge of high pressure on Thursday, before northerly winds re-establish on Friday.

Far North West Coast: Sandy Cape to Stanley

Forecast for Tuesday 9 June until midnight

Strong Wind Warning for Tuesday for Far North West Coast

Winds: Northerly 20 to 30 knots. Seas: 2 to 3 metres, increasing to 2 to 4 metres offshore by early evening. Swell: West to southwesterly 2 to 3 metres. Weather: Sunny.

Forecast for Wednesday 10 June

Gale Warning for Wednesday for Far North West Coast

Winds: Northerly 25 to 30 knots, reaching up to 35 knots south of King Island during the morning. Winds turning westerly 15 to 25 knots in the late morning. Seas: 2.5 to 4 metres, decreasing to 1 to 2 metres during the afternoon. Swell: Westerly 1.5 to 2.5 metres, increasing to 2.5 to 4 metres south of King Island. Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers.

Forecast for Thursday 11 June

Winds: West to northwesterly 15 to 20 knots turning north to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots during the day. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing below 1 metre during the morning. Swell: West to southwesterly 2 to 3 metres, increasing to 4 to 5 metres south of King Island. Weather: Partly cloudy.

Central North Coast: Stanley to Northern Tip of Flinders Island

Forecast for Tuesday 9 June until midnight

Winds: Northerly 15 to 25 knots. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres around midday. Swell: Westerly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to around 1 metre offshore. Weather: Mostly sunny.

Forecast for Wednesday 10 June

Strong Wind Warning for Wednesday for Central North Coast

Winds: Northerly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots during the morning and early afternoon. Winds turning westerly 15 to 25 knots in the early afternoon. Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres. 1st Swell: West to northwesterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore during the morning. 2nd Swell: Northeasterly around 1 metre. Weather: Cloudy. 80% chance of showers.

Forecast for Thursday 11 June

Winds: Westerly 10 to 15 knots becoming variable about 10 knots during the morning then becoming northeasterly 10 to 15 knots during the evening. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Westerly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore. Weather: Mostly sunny.

East of Flinders Island: Northern Tip of Flinders Island to St Helens Point

Forecast for Tuesday 9 June until midnight

Winds: Northerly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon. Swell: Southerly below 1 metre. Weather: Mostly sunny.

Forecast for Wednesday 10 June

Strong Wind Warning for Wednesday for East of Flinders Island

Winds: Northerly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots in the late morning and afternoon. Winds turning west to northwesterly in the afternoon. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres during the morning. Swell: North to northeasterly around 1 metre. Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.

Forecast for Thursday 11 June

Winds: Westerly 10 to 15 knots becoming variable about 10 knots during the day. Seas: Around 1 metre. Swell: Northeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning. Weather: Mostly sunny.

Banks Strait and Franklin Sound

Forecast for Tuesday 9 June until midnight

Winds: Northerly about 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the middle of the day. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Northwest to southwesterly below 1 metre. Weather: Mostly sunny.

Forecast for Wednesday 10 June

Strong Wind Warning for Wednesday for Banks Strait and Franklin Sound

Winds: Northerly 15 to 20 knots turning west to northwesterly 15 to 25 knots in the middle of the day. Winds reaching up to 30 knots about Banks Strait in the early afternoon. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres during the morning. 1st Swell: West to northwesterly around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres about Banks Strait during the afternoon. 2nd Swell: Northeast to southeasterly around 1 metre. Weather: Cloudy. 80% chance of showers.

Forecast for Thursday 11 June

Winds: Westerly 10 to 15 knots becoming variable below 10 knots during the morning. Seas: Below 1 metre. 1st Swell: West to northwesterly around 1 metre. 2nd Swell: East to northeasterly around 1 metre. Weather: Sunny.

The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:05 pm EST Tuesday.

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