View the current warnings for South Australia
Forecast issued at 9:30 am CDT on Monday 23 February 2026.
Weather Situation
A tropical low near the NT border extends a trough across the northeast. The low is expected to slowly drift south towards northeast SA this week, with the trough remaining near stationary as a high pressure system moves across the south.
Forecast for Monday until midnight
- Winds
- South to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots north of Cowell to Wallaroo in the evening.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre around midday, then increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres by early evening.
- Swell
- South to southwesterly around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres south of Cowell to Wallaroo.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Tuesday 24 February
Strong Wind Warning for Tuesday for Spencer Gulf
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots turning southerly 15 to 25 knots before dawn. Winds reaching up to 30 knots during the afternoon and evening.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres around midday.
- Swell
- South to southwesterly around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres south of Cowell to Wallaroo.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Wednesday 25 February
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- South to southwesterly around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres south of Cowell to Wallaroo.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Please be awareWind 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.
Nearby Coastal Waters
- See detailed wind and wave forecasts on MetEye
- This forecast is also available via scheduled broadcasts on marine radio.
- Latest Coastal Observations
- Tide Predictions
- Marine Knowledge Centre - explanations and definitions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 3:30 pm CDT Monday.
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