Ocean Wind Warning Southeast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 3 For Southeastern And Western Areas Issued at 07:28 AM EDT on Friday 17 October 2025 ================================================================================ 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 flow associated with trough 43S124E 46S130E. Forecast 43S132E 46S136E at 170000UTC, 43S139E 47S143E at 170600UTC, 44S146E 47S149E at 171200UTC, and 43S151E 48S154E 50S153E at 171800UTC. 0100 UTC 17 October 2025 [close]