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 10:30 pm Sunday, 14 September 2025.
Damaging Surf conditions overnight and into Monday.
Weather Situation
A strong cold front has moved across southwest WA during today, causing strong to gale force winds and large seas.
Warnings for Sunday 14 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 overnight and into Monday. Waves are expected to reduce below warning thresholds during Monday late morning or 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 Monday.
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
Preston Beach (32.88°S, 115.6567°E, 15m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Winds W 20 to 30 km/h tending SW 25 to 35 km/h before dawn then becoming light in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 17.
Forecast for Preston Beach (32.88°S, 115.6567°E, 15m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary Minimum 12° 10° 13° 11° 13° 11° 11° Maximum 16° 17° 19° 17° 19° 20° 22° Chance of rain 80% 90% 80% 70% 50% 10% 5% Likely amount < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 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 26
(km/h)24
(km/h)9
(km/h)14
(km/h)25
(km/h)21
(km/h)12
(km/h)20
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(km/h)12
(km/h)7
(km/h)12
(km/h)8
(km/h)9
(km/h)Wind direction SW SW NE NW WNW WSW WSW WSW SSW SW SE SW SE SSW Relative humidity 62% 58% 67% 61% 80% 70% 63% 59% 75% 68% 76% 66% 73% 59% Dew point 7°C 7°C 8°C 8°C 13°C 12°C 8°C 8°C 12°C 12°C 11°C 13°C 11°C 12°C -
Warnings
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Preston Beach (32.88°S, 115.6567°E, 15m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:52am WST 6:17am WST 6:08pm WST 6:33pm WST 1:45am WST 11:26am WST Waning crescent
New moon Sep 22 First quarter Sep 30 Full moon Oct 07 Last quarter Oct 14 -
Temperature for next 5 days
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Rain for next 5 days