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 3:12 am Sunday, 14 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.
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 11:00 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
Ringa (31.6058°S, 116.4727°E, 228m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely during the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the S during 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. Daytime maximum temperatures between 15 and 19.
Forecast for Ringa (31.6058°S, 116.4727°E, 228m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary Minimum 12° 7° 3° 6° 5° 7° 7° Maximum 18° 16° 17° 19° 18° 19° 21° Chance of rain 70% 70% 30% 60% 30% 40% 5% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 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 Moderate Nil Slight Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 32
(km/h)37
(km/h)16
(km/h)23
(km/h)6
(km/h)14
(km/h)20
(km/h)27
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(km/h)20
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(km/h)11
(km/h)10
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(km/h)Wind direction NW W WSW WSW NNE WNW NW WNW SW WSW SW SSW SE SSE Relative humidity 77% 72% 73% 55% 74% 55% 74% 68% 75% 51% 78% 56% 79% 51% Dew point 12°C 11°C 7°C 7°C 6°C 8°C 10°C 13°C 7°C 8°C 10°C 10°C 9°C 11°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Ringa (31.6058°S, 116.4727°E, 228m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 5:50am WST 6:14am WST 6:04pm WST 6:29pm WST 12:31am WST 10:24am WST 3rd quarter
Last quarter Sep 14 New moon Sep 22 First quarter Sep 30 Full moon Oct 07 -
Warnings
- DAMAGING Surf for Central West, Lower West and South West
- DAMAGING Surf 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
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days