Pilbara East Coastal Waters Forecast: Wallal to Cape Preston

View the current warnings for Western Australia

Forecast issued at 1:01 am WST on Thursday 9 April 2026.

Weather Situation

A weak trough persists over inland parts of northern WA. A trough begins developing down the west coast today. South to southwesterly winds and sea breezes dominate northern coastal waters.

Forecast for Thursday until midnight

Winds
West to southwesterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas
1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing below 1 metre around midday.
Swell
Westerly below 1 metre.
Weather
Partly cloudy.

Friday 10 April

Winds
West to southwesterly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Swell
Below 0.5 metres.
Weather
Mostly sunny.

Saturday 11 April

Winds
West to southwesterly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas
Around 1 metre.
Swell
Below 0.5 metres.
Weather
Mostly 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.

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The next routine forecast will be issued at 7:01 am WST Thursday.

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