Coastal Hazard Warning for Abnormally High Tides and Damaging Surf in WA
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BOM issues Coastal Hazard Warning for abnormally high tides and damaging surf affecting parts of Central West, Lower West, South West, South Coastal and South East Coastal districts in Western Australia.
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- Record type
- Coastal Hazard Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Western Australia
- Issued
- June 8, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwest Western Australia.
Alert Details
Coastal Hazard Warning (warning_id: IDW21137) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for abnormally high tides and damaging surf. Issued at 2:51 pm AWST Friday, 29 May 2026. Warning phase: new. Severity: Moderate.
Affected Areas
Parts of Central West, Lower West, South West, South Coastal and South East Coastal forecast districts in Western Australia. Locations which may be affected include Albany, Bunbury, Esperance, Geraldton, Mandurah, Margaret River and Perth. Abnormally high tides likely between Gregory and Cape Naturaliste, and between Jurien Bay and Israelite Bay.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
A deepening low pressure system is forecast to approach the southwest during Sunday bringing strong to gale force westerly winds, elevated sea levels and large and powerful waves. Abnormally high tides which may lead to sea water flooding of low-lying coastal areas. Damaging surf conditions which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure.
Timeline
Issued at 2:51 pm AWST Friday, 29 May 2026. Abnormally high tides and damaging surf possible from Sunday morning high tide between Gregory and Cape Naturaliste, continuing with damaging surf possible between Gregory and Cape Leeuwin through to Monday afternoon. Sea levels and waves remaining elevated until Monday afternoon. The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AWST Friday. Warning expires 2026-05-29T15:51:37Z.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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