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Coastal Waters Forecast for Victoria

Issued at 4:10 am EDT on Sunday 18 January 2026
for the period until midnight EDT Tuesday 20 January 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

For latest warnings go to www.bom.gov.au, subscribe to RSS feeds, call 1300 659 210* or listen for warnings on relevant TV and radio broadcasts.

Weather Situation

A high pressure system centred over the southern Tasman Sea will remain near stationary on Sunday then move away to the southeast early next week. A low pressure trough will move across western districts on Monday then will move slowly northeastwards mid week as another high develops over waters south of the Bight.

West Coast: SA-VIC Border to Cape Otway

Forecast for Sunday 18 January until midnight

Strong Wind Warning for Sunday for West Coast

Winds: Easterly 20 to 30 knots. Seas: 2 to 3 metres. 1st Swell: Easterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore. 2nd Swell: Southwesterly 1.5 metres. Weather: Sunny.

Forecast for Monday 19 January

Strong Wind Warning for Monday for West Coast

Winds: Easterly 20 to 30 knots decreasing to 15 to 25 knots in the early morning then increasing to 20 to 30 knots in the late afternoon. Seas: 2 to 3 metres, decreasing to 1 to 2 metres during the morning. 1st Swell: Easterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon. 2nd Swell: Southwesterly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre by early evening. Weather: Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the late afternoon and evening.

Forecast for Tuesday 20 January

Winds: Easterly 15 to 25 knots turning southeasterly 15 to 20 knots during the day. Seas: 1.5 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning. 1st Swell: Southwesterly 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres in the far west during the afternoon. 2nd Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning. Weather: The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning. Sunny day.

Central Coast: Cape Otway to Wilsons Promontory

Forecast for Sunday 18 January until midnight

Strong Wind Warning for Sunday for Central Coast

Winds: Easterly 20 to 30 knots. Seas: 2 to 3 metres. 1st Swell: Easterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore. 2nd Swell: Southwesterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres in the far west. Weather: Sunny.

Forecast for Monday 19 January

Strong Wind Warning for Monday for Central Coast

Winds: Easterly 20 to 30 knots. Seas: 2 to 3 metres. 1st Swell: Easterly around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning, then decreasing to around 1 metre around midday. 2nd Swell: Southwesterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres in the far west. Weather: Mostly sunny.

Forecast for Tuesday 20 January

Winds: Easterly 15 to 25 knots. Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres. 1st Swell: Southwesterly around 1 metre. 2nd Swell: Easterly around 1 metre. Weather: The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning. Mostly sunny day.

Central Gippsland Coast: Wilsons Promontory to Lakes Entrance

Forecast for Sunday 18 January until midnight

Strong Wind Warning for Sunday for Central Gippsland Coast

Winds: Easterly 20 to 30 knots. Seas: 2 to 2.5 metres. Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres. Weather: Cloud clearing.

Forecast for Monday 19 January

Strong Wind Warning for Monday for Central Gippsland Coast

Winds: Easterly 20 to 30 knots decreasing to 20 to 25 knots in the early morning then increasing to 20 to 30 knots in the early afternoon. Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres. Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres in the east. Weather: Sunny.

Forecast for Tuesday 20 January

Winds: Easterly 20 to 30 knots decreasing to 15 to 20 knots during the morning. Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon. Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres in the east during the morning. Weather: Sunny.

East Gippsland Coast: Lakes Entrance to 60nm east of Gabo Island

Forecast for Sunday 18 January until midnight

Strong Wind Warning for Sunday for East Gippsland Coast

Winds: Easterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots inshore during the afternoon and evening. Seas: 1.5 to 2 metres. Swell: Easterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres. Weather: Partly cloudy.

Forecast for Monday 19 January

Strong Wind Warning for Monday for East Gippsland Coast

Winds: Easterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 30 knots in the west during the afternoon and evening. Seas: 1.5 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning, then increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres during the afternoon. Swell: Easterly 1.5 to 2 metres. Weather: Partly cloudy.

Forecast for Tuesday 20 January

Winds: Easterly 15 to 25 knots. Seas: 1 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning. Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore. Weather: Sunny.

The next routine forecast will be issued at 10:00 am EDT Sunday.

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