View the current warnings for Western Australia
Forecast issued at 7:01 pm WST on Monday 18 May 2026.
Weather Situation
A ridge to the south will bring moderate to fresh east to southeasterly winds through the Pilbara and Kimberley waters until mid week.
Forecast for Monday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Monday for West Kimberley Coast
Tuesday 19 May
Strong Wind Warning for Tuesday for West Kimberley Coast
Wednesday 20 May
- Winds
- Easterly 15 to 25 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 2 metres, decreasing below 1.5 metres during the afternoon.
- Swell
- North to northeasterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening.
Thursday 21 May
- Winds
- East to northeasterly 15 to 20 knots decreasing to about 10 knots during the evening.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing below 1 metre during the afternoon or evening.
- Swell
- North to northeasterly around 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening.
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 1:01 am WST Tuesday.
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