Ocean Wind Warning Southeast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Final Gale Warning 1 For Southern Area Issued at 10:53 AM EDT on Sunday 04 January 2026 ================================================================================ Please be aware Wind 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. ================================================================================ Weather Situation Vigorous westerly flow developing with cold front 55S160E 60S154E. Forecast east of area by 040600UTC. No further warnings will be issued for this event. [close]