Ocean Wind Warning Southeast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 2 For Southern Area Issued at 03:54 AM EST on Saturday 15 August 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 southwesterly flow developing. 0100 UTC 15 August 2026 [close]