Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
Coastal Hazard Warning
for DAMAGING SURF
for parts of Lower West, Central West and South West districts.
Issued at 10:58 am Saturday, 2 August 2025.
Damaging Surf developing from Sunday morning.
Weather Situation
A vigorous cold front will push across the South West during Sunday morning, bringing strong to gale force southwesterly winds and large and powerful waves.
DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Central West, Lower West and South West
LARGE AND POWERFUL SURF CONDITIONS are possible, which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure between Bunbury and Jurien Bay from Sunday morning.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
These conditions are expected to ease by Monday afternoon.
Locations which may be affected include Bunbury, Mandurah, Jurien Bay, Lancelin, Rottnest Island, Yanchep, and City of Perth beaches.
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 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
Rivervale (31.9626°S, 115.9149°E, 19m AMSL) Rivervale,WA set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Rivervale 7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of rain, easing to showers in the evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the SW in the morning. Winds N 25 to 35 km/h turning W/NW in the morning.
Forecast for Rivervale (31.9626°S, 115.9149°E, 19m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary Minimum 11° 10° 8° 8° 6° 6° 9° Maximum 18° 17° 17° 18° 19° 21° 21° Chance of rain 90% 90% 90% 80% 40% 10% 60% Likely amount 20-40mm 10-20mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm 5-10mm UV index Moderate Low Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate 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 17
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(km/h)20
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(km/h)12
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(km/h)17
(km/h)22
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(km/h)Wind direction NNW NW W WSW N W NE SW E E ENE NE NNE NNW Relative humidity 95% 93% 78% 64% 85% 61% 96% 68% 92% 56% 76% 41% 69% 61% Dew point 14°C 14°C 10°C 9°C 9°C 9°C 11°C 11°C 9°C 9°C 7°C 7°C 8°C 12°C First light 6:39am 6:39am 6:38am 6:37am 6:36am 6:35am 6:35am Sunrise 7:05am 7:04am 7:04am 7:03am 7:02am 7:01am 7:00am Sunset 5:41pm 5:41pm 5:42pm 5:43pm 5:43pm 5:44pm 5:45pm Last light 6:07pm 6:07pm 6:08pm 6:08pm 6:09pm 6:10pm 6:10pm -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Rivervale (31.9626°S, 115.9149°E, 19m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:39am WST 7:05am WST 5:41pm WST 6:07pm WST 11:30am WST 12:55am WST Waxing gibbous
Full moon Aug 09 Last quarter Aug 16 New moon Aug 23 First quarter Aug 31 Rivervale sun & moon times
SaturdayFirst light6:39am
WSTSunrise7:05am
WSTSunset5:41pm
WSTLast light6:07pm
WSTMoon phaseNext OccurrenceMoon riseSat
11:30am
WSTMoon setSat
12:55am
WSTFull moonFull moon Sat
Aug 09
Last quarterLast quarter Sat
Aug 16
New moonNew moon Sat
Aug 23
First quarterFirst quarter Sun
Aug 31
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Warnings
Weather Warnings
Sat 10:58am UTC WASat 10:58am UTC WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
Coastal Hazard Warning
for DAMAGING SURF
for parts of Lower West, Central West and South West districts.
Issued at 10:58 am Saturday, 2 August 2025.
Damaging Surf developing from Sunday morning.
Weather Situation
A vigorous cold front will push across the South West during Sunday morning, bringing strong to gale force southwesterly winds and large and powerful waves.
DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Central West, Lower West and South West
LARGE AND POWERFUL SURF CONDITIONS are possible, which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure between Bunbury and Jurien Bay from Sunday morning.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
These conditions are expected to ease by Monday afternoon.
Locations which may be affected include Bunbury, Mandurah, Jurien Bay, Lancelin, Rottnest Island, Yanchep, and City of Perth beaches.
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 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.Sat 10:43am UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for Lower West, South West, South Coastal, South East Coastal, Great Southern, Central Wheat Belt and parts of Goldfields, Central West, Gascoyne and Eucla districts.
Issued at 10:43 am Saturday, 2 August 2025.
A second cold front brings damaging winds to the South West Land Division from late Saturday night and throughout Sunday.
Weather Situation
An initial cold front continues to weaken as it moves over southwestern parts of the state this afternoon. A second stronger cold front is expected to approach the far southwest during the late evening and then sweep over the South West Land Division throughout Sunday. The cold front will to weaken as it reaches the western Eucla late on Sunday afternoon, however a gusty southwesterly flow is likely to persist about the south coast in its wake during Sunday evening and into early Monday morning.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, Central West, Lower West, South West, South Coastal, South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt
DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are expected to redevelop between Cape Naturaliste and Walpole in the far South West during late Saturday evening, then extend to remaining parts of the South West and Lower West districts, including Perth, by sunrise on Sunday.
Strong westerly winds averaging 45 to 55 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 90km/h are expected to develop over remaining inland and eastern parts of the warning area in showers and thunderstorms as the front moves through during Sunday morning and afternoon.
Winds will shift southwesterly over the western half of the Southwest Land Division and ease below severe thresholds during late Sunday afternoon. By early Sunday evening, the risk of DAMAGING WINDS will contract to the south coast and is expected to continue to ease from the west by early Monday morning.
People in the southwest of WA experience a front as windy as this about 5 times per year.
Locations which may be affected include Albany, Bunbury, Esperance, Katanning, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Merredin, Moora, Mount Barker, Narrogin, Norseman, Northam and Perth.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* If outside find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains and streams.
* Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows.
* Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning.
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
* Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live.
* Assess your home, car and property for damage.
* If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs.
* If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500.
The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 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.Sat 10:43am UTC Severe weather advice WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for Lower West, South West, South Coastal, South East Coastal, Great Southern, Central Wheat Belt and parts of Goldfields, Central West, Gascoyne and Eucla districts.
Issued at 10:43 am Saturday, 2 August 2025.
A second cold front brings damaging winds to the South West Land Division from late Saturday night and throughout Sunday.
Weather Situation
An initial cold front continues to weaken as it moves over southwestern parts of the state this afternoon. A second stronger cold front is expected to approach the far southwest during the late evening and then sweep over the South West Land Division throughout Sunday. The cold front will to weaken as it reaches the western Eucla late on Sunday afternoon, however a gusty southwesterly flow is likely to persist about the south coast in its wake during Sunday evening and into early Monday morning.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Gascoyne, Goldfields, Eucla, Central West, Lower West, South West, South Coastal, South East Coastal, Great Southern and Central Wheat Belt
DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are expected to redevelop between Cape Naturaliste and Walpole in the far South West during late Saturday evening, then extend to remaining parts of the South West and Lower West districts, including Perth, by sunrise on Sunday.
Strong westerly winds averaging 45 to 55 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 90km/h are expected to develop over remaining inland and eastern parts of the warning area in showers and thunderstorms as the front moves through during Sunday morning and afternoon.
Winds will shift southwesterly over the western half of the Southwest Land Division and ease below severe thresholds during late Sunday afternoon. By early Sunday evening, the risk of DAMAGING WINDS will contract to the south coast and is expected to continue to ease from the west by early Monday morning.
People in the southwest of WA experience a front as windy as this about 5 times per year.
Locations which may be affected include Albany, Bunbury, Esperance, Katanning, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Merredin, Moora, Mount Barker, Narrogin, Norseman, Northam and Perth.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* If outside find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains and streams.
* Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows.
* Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning.
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
* Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live.
* Assess your home, car and property for damage.
* If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs.
* If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500.
The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 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.Sat 10:30am UTC Sheep graziers warning WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
Warning to Sheep Graziers
for Lower West, South West, South Coastal and Great Southern forecast districts
Issued at 10:30 AM WST on Saturday 02 August 2025
Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Lower West, South West, South Coastal and Great Southern forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, heavy rain and showers and northwesterly winds are expected during Saturday and Sunday. Areas likely to be affected include the South West forecast district and parts of the Lower West, South Coastal and Great Southern forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm WST Saturday.Sat 10:00am UTC Coastal wind warning WAAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
Marine Wind Warning Summary for Western Australia
Issued at 10:00 AM WST on Saturday 02 August 2025
for the period until midnight WST Sunday 03 August 2025
Wind Warnings for Saturday 02 August
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Leeuwin Coast and Albany Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Perth Local Waters, North Kimberley Coast, Gascoyne Coast, Geraldton Coast, Lancelin Coast, Perth Coast, Bunbury Geographe Coast, Esperance Coast and Eucla Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Melville Waters
Wind Warnings for Sunday 03 August
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Perth Local Waters, Lancelin Coast, Perth Coast, Bunbury Geographe Coast, Leeuwin Coast, Albany Coast and Esperance Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Geraldton Coast and Eucla Coast
The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:00 pm WST Saturday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
================================================================================For extended forecasts and greater detail visit weather zone°- DAMAGING Surf for Central West, Lower West and South West
- DAMAGING Surf for Central West, Lower West and South West
- Severe Weather Warning (Winds) L West, SW, S Cstal, SE Cstal, G Southern, Central Wheat Belt & Goldfields, CW, Gascoyne Cst
- Severe Weather Warning (Winds) L West, SW, S Cstal, SE Cstal, G Southern, Central Wheat Belt & Goldfields, CW, Gascoyne Cst
- Sheep Graziers Warning for Lower West, South West, South Coastal and Great Southern
- Gale Warning for Leeuwin & Albany coasts
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Temperature for next 7 days
0 Saturday Saturday 18 1 Sunday Sunday 17 2 Monday Monday 17 3 Tuesday Tuesday 18 4 Wednesday Wednesday 19 5 Thursday Thursday 21 6 Friday Friday 21 7 Friday Friday 21 -
Rain for next 7 days
0 Saturday Saturday 40 1 Sunday Sunday 20 2 Monday Monday 5 3 Tuesday Tuesday 5 4 Wednesday Wednesday 0 5 Thursday Thursday 0 6 Friday Friday 10 7 Friday Friday 10