View the current warnings for Tasmania
Forecast issued at 4:05 pm EDT on Sunday 18 January 2026.
Weather Situation
A high pressure system centred over the southern Tasman Sea will persist early in the week. A cold front will move across the state from the west on Wednesday then another high pressure ridge will extend across later in the week.
Forecast for Sunday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Sunday for Central North Coast
- Winds
- Easterly 20 to 30 knots.
- Seas
- 2 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- East to northeasterly around 1 metre.
- Weather
- Mostly clear.
Monday 19 January
Strong Wind Warning for Monday for Central North Coast
- Winds
- Easterly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots during the morning.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- Northeasterly around 1 metre.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Tuesday 20 January
- Winds
- Easterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres around midday.
- Swell
- Northeasterly around 1 metre.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Wednesday 21 January
- Winds
- Easterly 10 to 15 knots shifting west to northwesterly during the afternoon.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- Swell
- Northeasterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
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 10:00 pm EDT Sunday.
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