Ocean Gale Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 4 For Southern Area Issued at 03:40 PM EST on Friday 17 April 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 trough near 57S073E 57S079E. Forecast trough near 55S080E 56S085E at 171200UTC, and 53S084E 54S088E at 171800UTC and decaying thereafter. 1300 UTC 17 April 2026 [close]