View the current warnings for Tasmania
Forecast issued at 4:05 pm EDT on Wednesday 11 March 2026.
Weather Situation
A cold front is crossing the state from the west, clearing to the east by Thursday. A ridge of high pressure is expected to extend over the state from Friday and persisting through the weekend.
Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
- Winds
- Southwesterly 15 to 25 knots turning westerly 20 to 25 knots in the late evening.
- Seas
- 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 1.5 to 2 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Thursday 12 March
Strong Wind Warning for Thursday for Central West Coast
- Winds
- Westerly 20 to 30 knots turning southwesterly in the early morning.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 2 metres, increasing to 2 to 3 metres during the morning, then increasing to 3 to 4 metres during the afternoon.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers.
Friday 13 March
- Winds
- Southwesterly 15 to 25 knots decreasing to 10 to 15 knots in the middle of the day.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 metre around midday.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 3 to 4 metres, decreasing to 3 metres by early evening.
- Weather
- Cloudy.
Saturday 14 March
- Winds
- Westerly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 3 metres.
- 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
- See detailed wind and wave forecasts on MetEye
- This forecast is also available via scheduled broadcasts on marine radio.
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- Tide Predictions
- Marine Knowledge Centre - explanations and definitions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 10:00 pm EDT Wednesday.
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