Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
Coastal Hazard Warning
for DAMAGING SURF
for parts of Central West, Lower West and South West districts.
Issued at 10:29 pm Saturday, 13 September 2025.
Damaging Surf conditions developing Sunday afternoon.
Weather Situation
A strong cold front will move across southwest WA during Sunday, causing strong to gale force winds and large seas.
Warnings for Saturday 13 September
DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Central West, Lower West and South West
DAMAGING SURF CONDITIONS could cause SIGNIFICANT BEACH EROSION between Geraldton and Bunbury, including Perth Local Waters from Sunday afternoon. Waves are expected to reduce below warning thresholds during Monday afternoon.
A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for DAMAGING WINDS. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/warnings/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Bunbury, Geraldton, Mandurah, Perth, Jurien Bay and Lancelin.
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 5:00 am AWST Sunday.
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
Dawesville (32.6342°S, 115.6307°E, 7m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the S in the morning and afternoon. Damaging winds possible. Winds NW 35 to 50 km/h tending W 35 to 55 km/h in the middle of the day then decreasing to 30 to 45 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 19.
Forecast for Dawesville (32.6342°S, 115.6307°E, 7m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary Minimum 14° 12° 10° 14° 12° 12° 11° Maximum 18° 16° 17° 19° 17° 18° 20° Chance of rain 90% 60% 80% 90% 50% 20% 5% Likely amount 5-10mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 5-10mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index High High High High High High High Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating 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 43
(km/h)40
(km/h)27
(km/h)22
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(km/h)15
(km/h)28
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(km/h)6
(km/h)13
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(km/h)11
(km/h)Wind direction NW W SW SW N NW NW W SW WSW SE SW SE SSW Relative humidity 73% 62% 60% 58% 67% 61% 76% 71% 61% 60% 74% 66% 71% 64% Dew point 12°C 9°C 7°C 7°C 8°C 8°C 13°C 13°C 8°C 8°C 11°C 11°C 10°C 12°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Dawesville (32.6342°S, 115.6307°E, 7m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 5:54am WST 6:18am WST 6:08pm WST 6:32pm WST 12:38am WST 10:25am WST 3rd quarter
Last quarter Sep 14 New moon Sep 22 First quarter Sep 30 Full moon Oct 07 -
Warnings
- DAMAGING Surf for Saturday for Central West, Lower West and South West
- DAMAGING Surf for Saturday for Central West, Lower West and South West
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) L West, SW, S Coastal, G Southern & CW, SE Coastal, Central Wheat Belt & Goldfields districts
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) L West, SW, S Coastal, G Southern & CW, SE Coastal, Central Wheat Belt & Goldfields districts
- Strong Wind Warning for Saturday for Leeuwin and Albany coasts
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days