View the current warnings for South Australia
Forecast issued at 9:30 am CDT on Thursday 8 January 2026.
Weather Situation
A low pressure trough across parts of the west and south will remain relatively stationary during Thursday then will move eastwards on Friday as a cold front moves over southern districts. A ridge of high pressure will extend across the south on Saturday following the front and the main high centre will become established over waters south of the Bight on Sunday.
Forecast for Thursday until midnight
- Winds
- South to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres south of Streaky Bay.
- 1st Swell
- Southwesterly 2 to 2.5 metres.
- 2nd Swell
- Southerly around 1 metre.
- Weather
- Sunny.
Friday 9 January
- Winds
- Southerly 15 to 20 knots turning southwesterly in the middle of the day.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres by early evening.
- 1st Swell
- Southwesterly 1.5 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres by early evening.
- 2nd Swell
- Southeasterly around 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Saturday 10 January
- Winds
- Southerly 15 to 20 knots turning southeasterly during the evening.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres inshore.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres, increasing to 2.5 to 4 metres during the morning.
- Weather
- 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
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- This forecast is also available via scheduled broadcasts on marine radio.
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- Marine Knowledge Centre - explanations and definitions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 3:30 pm CDT Thursday.
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