View the current warnings for Western Australia
Forecast issued at 1:01 pm WST on Thursday 30 July 2026.
Weather Situation
A high pressure system in the Bight extends a ridge over southern WA. The high will move east and ridge will weaken on Friday ahead of the next cold front reaching the southwest of the state later Friday. The cold front will move along the south coast during Saturday with a ridge rapidly developing in it's wake.
Forecast for Thursday until midnight
- Winds
- North to northwesterly 10 to 15 knots decreasing to about 10 knots in the evening.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 2 metres.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Friday 31 July
Strong Wind Warning for Friday for Albany Coast
- Winds
- Northwesterly 15 to 25 knots turning west to southwesterly 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon. Winds reaching up to 30 knots in the evening.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning, then increasing to 1 to 2 metres around midday.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 2 to 3 metres, increasing to 3 to 4 metres around midday.
- Weather
- Becoming cloudy. 95% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon.
Saturday 1 August
- Winds
- Southwesterly 15 to 25 knots turning southerly 10 to 15 knots in the evening.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre by early evening.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 3 to 4 metres, increasing to 4 to 6 metres during the morning.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
- Caution
- Large and powerful surf conditions from the late morning are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as swimming, surfing and rock fishing.
Sunday 2 August
- Winds
- Variable about 10 knots becoming northerly 10 to 15 knots during the day.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Southwesterly 3 to 5 metres, decreasing to 3 metres during the afternoon or evening.
- 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.
- Latest Coastal Observations
- Tide Predictions
- Marine Knowledge Centre - explanations and definitions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 7:01 pm WST Thursday.
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