Ocean Gale Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 6 For Southern Area Issued at 10:47 AM EDT on Monday 12 January 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 57S124E 62S129E at 120000UTC. Forecast 55S132E 61S134E at 120600UTC, 56S138E 59S139E at 121200UTC, and weakening near 56S143E 58S145E at 121800UTC. 0700 UTC 12 January 2026 [close]