Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
Coastal Hazard Warning
for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES and DAMAGING SURF
for parts of South Coastal and South East Coastal districts.
Issued at 4:37 pm Saturday, 21 June 2025.
Damaging Surf possible from this evening. Abnormally High Tides Sunday morning.
Weather Situation
A low pressure system is forecast to deepen off the Albany coast today then move east to be just southeast of Esperance Sunday morning. This is expected to bring gusty gale force winds and elevated waves to parts of southern WA.
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES and DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
South Coastal and South East Coastal
DAMAGING SURF CONDITIONS which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure is possible between Albany and Bremer Bay this evening, extending to Israelite Bay overnight and peaking between Hopetoun and Cape Le Grand Sunday morning.
Beach conditions in these areas could be DANGEROUS and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas, particularly for southwest facing coasts.
Tides are likely to rise above the normal high tide mark leading to potential flooding of low-lying coastal areas between Hopetoun and Israelite Bay Sunday morning.
These conditions are expected to ease by early afternoon Sunday.
A Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds is also current.
For all the latest warnings, please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/warnings.
Locations which may be affected include Albany, Esperance, Bremer Bay, Israelite Bay and Hopetoun.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises:
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Keep away from coastal areas including beaches, tidal rivers, creeks, cliff areas and sand dunes.
* Beach closures may be in place. Follow the advice of local authorities.
* Keep away from flooded drains.
* Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
* If you live in the risk area, be prepared to relocate to a safer place.
* Move furniture and other items up high to avoid water damage.
* Have an evacuation kit ready including medicines, important documents, pet supplies and clothing.
* In a life threatening situation call 000.
* If your home or property has significant damage, like flooding, call the SES on 132 500.
The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AWST Saturday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
Forecast
Albany (35.0239°S, 117.8835°E, 35m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast, possibly severe. Possible small hail. Damaging winds possible near the coast. Winds W 30 to 40 km/h.
Forecast for Albany (35.0239°S, 117.8835°E, 35m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary Minimum 8° 11° 10° 12° 8° 9° 10° Maximum 14° 17° 16° 17° 17° 18° 19° Chance of rain 90% 80% 70% 70% 40% 70% 20% Likely amount 5-10mm 5-10mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate No Rating No Rating - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 17
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(km/h)Wind direction NW WSW WSW W SW WSW SW SW NNW NNW NNW WNW NNW NW Relative humidity 100% 100% 93% 100% 90% 89% 95% 85% 100% 77% 93% 90% 100% 83% Dew point 10°C 12°C 13°C 15°C 11°C 13°C 13°C 13°C 11°C 12°C 11°C 15°C 12°C 14°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Albany (35.0239°S, 117.8835°E, 35m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 6:48am WST 7:16am WST 5:05pm WST 5:33pm WST 2:18am WST 1:20pm WST Waning crescent
New moon Jun 25 First quarter Jul 03 Full moon Jul 11 Last quarter Jul 18 -
Warnings
- ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES and DAMAGING Surf for South Coastal and South East Coastal
- ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES and DAMAGING Surf for South Coastal and South East Coastal
- Sheep Graziers Warning for South West, South Coastal and South East Coastal
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for parts of South West, South Coastal and South East Coastal districts
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for parts of South West, South Coastal and South East Coastal districts
- Gale Warning Leeuwin, Albany & Esperance coasts. Strong Wind Warning Perth Local Waters & Lancelin, Perth, Bunbury Geographe & Eucla coasts
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days