Ocean Gale Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 4 For Southern And Southeastern Areas Issued at 03:48 AM EST on Saturday 22 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 flow associated with cold front 39S146E 43S149E 49S145E. Forecast 38S153E 42S157E 49S151E at 220000UTC, 39S157E 42S160E 51S156E at 220600UTC and 39S162E 41S166E 52S161E at 221200UTC, moving east of area thereafter. 0100 UTC 22 August 2026 [close]