Coastal Hazard Warning for Abnormally High Tides in South Australia
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BOM has issued a Coastal Hazard Warning for abnormally high tides affecting multiple South Australian forecast districts including Adelaide Metropolitan and Kangaroo Island.
What this BoM weather warning tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by BOM on June 1, 2026 and geographically references South Australia. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Weather Warnings - determines the warning protocol behind it, which shapes what protective action (seeking shelter, following evacuation orders if issued, monitoring official updates) is recommended and which agency holds authority to issue or cancel it.
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Alert Details
Coastal Hazard Warning (warning_id: IDS21137) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for abnormally high tides. Issued at 11:53 am Monday, 1 June 2026 (2026-06-01T02:23:27Z). Expires 2026-06-01T11:23:27Z. Severity rated Moderate. Renewal phase. A separate warning for damaging winds is also current.
Affected Areas
Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island and parts of Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Mid North, Murraylands, Upper South East, Lower South East and Flinders districts in South Australia. Locations which may be affected include Ceduna, Elliston, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Port Wakefield, Adelaide Metro Beaches, Victor Harbor, Kingston SE, Robe, and Port MacDonnell. Impacts possible between Head of the Bight and the SA/VIC border, including Kangaroo Island.
What You Should Do
Unusually high tides are dangerous to swimmers, surfers and rock fishers. Stay away from coastal areas until conditions subside. Know your limitations around beaches, tidal rivers and creeks. Monitor warnings and conditions. Supervise children at all times. If you have a moored boat or watercraft, check that your mooring and lines are secure. Be aware that unusually high tides could cause flooding at the coast. Never walk, ride or drive through floodwater.
Expected Conditions
A deep low-pressure system is forecast to track eastward near the South Australian coast on Monday before moving over Bass Strait on Tuesday, bringing strong to gale-force westerly winds and elevated sea levels. Abnormally high tides which may lead to sea water flooding of low-lying coastal areas are possible.
Timeline
Tides are likely to rise well above the normal high tide mark during the Tuesday afternoon high tide. The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm ACST Monday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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