View the current warnings for Western Australia
Forecast issued at 1:01 pm WST on Wednesday 7 January 2026.
Weather Situation
A ridge about the south coast will weaken slightly on Thursday as a cold front passes well south of the State. Another ridge will strengthen thereafter, and a west coast trough will develop over the weekend.
Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Wednesday for Gascoyne Coast
- Winds
- Southerly 20 to 30 knots.
- Seas
- 2 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- South to southwesterly 2 to 3 metres.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Thursday 8 January
Strong Wind Warning for Thursday for Gascoyne Coast
- Winds
- Southerly 20 to 30 knots.
- Seas
- 2 to 3 metres.
- Swell
- Southerly 2 to 3 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Friday 9 January
- Winds
- Southerly 20 to 30 knots.
- Seas
- 2 to 3 metres.
- Swell
- Southerly 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Saturday 10 January
- Winds
- Southerly 20 to 30 knots.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- Southerly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres offshore.
- Weather
- 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
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- This forecast is also available via scheduled broadcasts on marine radio.
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The next routine forecast will be issued at 7:01 pm WST Wednesday.
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