Ocean Gale Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 5 For Southern Area Issued at 04:43 PM EDT on Wednesday 17 December 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 53S140E 58S145E. Forecast 54S148E 58S151E at 171200UTC, then vigorous westerly flow thereafter. 1300 UTC 17 December 2025 [close]