Ocean Gale Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 5 For Southern Area Issued at 11:03 PM EDT on Sunday 01 February 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 developing cold front forecast near 50S120E 53S126E at 020000UTC, 50S126E 54S130E at 020600UTC, and cold front 53S135E to developing low 973hPa near 57S137E at 021200UTC. 1900 UTC 01 February 2026 [close]