Weather Warning

This warning affects:South Coastal and South East Coastal.

Coastal Hazard Warning for parts of South Coastal and South East Coastal districts.

  • Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

IDW21137

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

Coastal Hazard Warning

Issued at 10:30 AM WST on Saturday 21 Jun 2025.

Weather Situation

Damaging Surf possible from this evening. Abnormally High Tides Sunday morning.

Weather Situation: A low pressure system is forecast to deepen off the Albany coast today then move east to be just southeast of Esperance Sunday morning. This is expected to bring gusty gale force winds and elevated waves to parts of southern WA.

DAMAGING SURF CONDITIONS which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure is possible between Albany and Bremer Bay this evening, extending to Israelite Bay overnight and peaking between Hopetoun and Cape Le Grand Sunday morning.

Beach conditions in these areas could be DANGEROUS and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas, particularly for southwest facing coasts.

Tides are likely to rise above the normal high tide mark leading to potential flooding of low-lying coastal areas between Hopetoun and Israelite Bay Sunday morning.

These conditions are expected to ease by early afternoon Sunday.

A Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds is also current.

For all the latest warnings, please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/warnings.

Locations which may be affected include Albany, Esperance, Bremer Bay, Israelite Bay and Hopetoun.

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.

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.