Ocean Gale Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 4 For Western Area Issued at 05:04 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 32S090E 36S093E. Forecast 31S095E 35S097E at 170000UTC, 31S100E 35S102E at 170600UTC, and 33S105E 37S107E at 171200UTC. 0100 UTC 17 October 2025 [close]