IDV10461
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
Issued at 4:10 am EDT on Sunday 18 January 2026
for the period until midnight EDT Wednesday 21 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.
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.
Winds: Easterly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots in the morning and evening. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres. Weather: Sunny.
Winds: Easterly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: Around 1 metre. Weather: Sunny.
Winds: Easterly 10 to 15 knots becoming variable about 10 knots during the day then becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots during the afternoon. Seas: Below 1 metre. Weather: Mostly sunny. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
Winds: Easterly 10 to 15 knots turning southerly during the afternoon. Seas: Around 1 metre. Weather: Sunny.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 10:00 am EDT Sunday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind, wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.