No warnings for Tasmania
Forecast issued at 4:05 pm EST on Saturday 12 September 2026.
Weather Situation
A high pressure system off the NSW coast is slowly moving over the Tasman Sea, with light winds over Tasmania expected to turn northwesterly as the high moves further offshore. A weak trough is expected to cross Tasmania late Sunday. A cold front is then expected to approach the state from the west on Monday, crossing Tasmania overnight. A southwesterly flow will establish over Tasmania from Tuesday, as a high in the Bight extends a ridge over the state on Wednesday.
Forecast for Saturday until midnight
- Winds
- Northeasterly 10 to 15 knots turning northerly in the late afternoon. Winds reaching up to 20 knots offshore in the late evening.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- Swell
- Southerly 2 to 2.5 metres.
- Weather
- Clear.
Sunday 13 September
- Winds
- Northerly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres.
- Swell
- Southerly 1.5 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Monday 14 September
- Winds
- Northerly 15 to 20 knots turning northwesterly 20 to 30 knots during the morning and early afternoon.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 2 to 2.5 metres offshore around midday.
- Swell
- Southerly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Tuesday 15 September
- Winds
- Northwesterly 15 to 25 knots turning southwesterly 20 to 30 knots during the morning.
- Seas
- 2 to 3 metres.
- Swell
- South to southwesterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore during the afternoon.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers, with possible small hail.
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 EST Saturday.
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