Ocean Gale Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Head Office (Bureau National Operations Centre) Gale Warning 6 For Southern Area Issued at 04:00 PM EDT on Thursday 12 November 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 northwesterly flow associated with warm front near 54S127E 58S117E. Forecast 55S131E 59S125E at 121200UTC, 56S138E 60S131E at 121800UTC, 57S144E 61S138E at 130000UTC, 59S154E 63S148E at 130600UTC. 1200 UTC 12 November 2026 [close]