ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES for South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland
23 JUNE 2025 22:16 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
Coastal Hazard Warning
for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES
for parts of Central, East Gippsland, South West and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:16 pm Monday, 23 June 2025.
Abnormally High Tides for Victoria
Weather Situation
A series of vigorous troughs and cold fronts will cross Victoria over the next few days as a low passes south of Tasmania. This is expected to bring strong winds, elevated surf and sea levels across the state.
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West and West and South Gippsland
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES may lead to sea water flooding of low-lying coastal areas for the entire Victorian coast, including Port Phillip. Tides are likely to rise WELL ABOVE the normal high tide mark during Tuesday afternoon and evening high tides. Tides are again expected to rise WELL ABOVE the normal high tide mark during Wednesday afternoon and evening high tides.
A separate Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS is also current. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Geelong, Melbourne, Portland, Port Fairy, Inverloch, Port Albert, Silverleaves, Barwon Heads, Frankston and Lakes Entrance.
The Victoria State Emergency Service and Life Saving Victoria advise that people should be aware of the following:
* Do not walk, ride or drive through flood waters.
* Stay away from beaches, tidal rivers and creeks.
* If you have a boat or water craft, haul out if possible or check your moorings are secure.
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Stay informed - monitor weather warnings and forecasts at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency app, website and hotline (1800 226 226).
The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEST Tuesday.
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 State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
