View the current warnings for Tasmania
Forecast issued at 4:00 am EST on Tuesday 8 September 2026.
Weather Situation
A cold front is expected to cross Tasmania this evening, before a ridge of high pressure approaches from the west, with a southwesterly flow establishing itself over the state.
Forecast for Tuesday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Tuesday for Lower East Coast
- Winds
- Northwesterly 15 to 20 knots turning westerly 20 to 25 knots in the evening. Winds reaching up to 30 knots in the evening.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres by early evening.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 2 to 4 metres.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny. 60% chance of showers.
Wednesday 9 September
Gale Warning for Wednesday for Lower East Coast
- Winds
- Southwesterly 20 to 30 knots, reaching up to 35 knots offshore during the afternoon and evening.
- Seas
- 2 to 3 metres, increasing to 2.5 to 4 metres offshore.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 2 to 4 metres, increasing to 4 to 6 metres during the morning.
- Weather
- Cloudy. 80% chance of showers, with possible small hail in the morning and afternoon.
Thursday 10 September
- Winds
- Southwesterly 20 to 30 knots turning westerly during the morning.
- Seas
- 2 to 3 metres, decreasing to 1 to 2 metres during the afternoon or evening.
- Swell
- South to southwesterly 4 to 6 metres.
- Weather
- Cloud clearing.
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 am EST Tuesday.
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