Cape Wickham Weather Forecast

Far Northwest Coastal Waters

Wind

Northerly 25 to 30 knots, reaching up to 35 knots south of King Island in the late afternoon. Winds tending northwesterly 20 to 30 knots in the evening.

Seas

2.5 to 3 metres, increasing to 2 to 4 metres south of King Island.

1st Swell

West to southwesterly 1 to 2 metres, increasing to 2 to 3 metres south of King Island.

Weather

Cloudy. Near 100% chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm in the late afternoon and evening.

Weather Situation

A series of cold fronts slowly approach Tasmania from the west, directing a northerly airstream across the state. The first front is forecast to cross Tasmania this evening, with a fresh westerly airstream to follow during Sunday. A second cold front embedded in the strong westerly flow is expected to cross during Monday, bringing a much colder airstream to the state. Another cold front is then expected cross during Wednesday, bringing a fresh southwesterly airstream to the state.