Coastal Hazard Warning for Abnormally High Tides in Western and Central Victoria

Source: BOM · Western and Central Victoria

This alert is no longer in effect.

BOM issued it on June 12, 2026, 2 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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BOM issues Coastal Hazard Warning for abnormally high tides affecting parts of South West and Central forecast districts in Victoria due to a deep low pressure system.

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Record type
Coastal Hazard Warning
Affected area
Western and Central Victoria
Issued
June 12, 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 Western and Central Victoria.

Alert Details

Coastal Hazard Warning (warning_id: IDV21137) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for abnormally high tides. Issued at 10:54 am Tuesday, 2 June 2026 (2026-06-02T00:54:09Z). Expires 2026-06-02T09:54:09Z. Warning phase: renewal. Severity: Moderate.

Affected Areas

Parts of South West and Central Forecast Districts in Victoria. Abnormally high tides possible between the SA/VIC border and Point Lonsdale. Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Portland, Port Fairy, Ocean Grove, Apollo Bay and Nelson.

What You Should Do

  • Do not walk, ride or drive through flood waters.
  • Stay away from beaches, tidal rivers and creeks.
  • If you have a boat or water craft, haul out if possible or check your moorings are secure.
  • Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
  • Stay informed by monitoring weather warnings and forecasts at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency app, website and hotline (1800 226 226).

Expected Conditions

A deep low pressure system approaches western Victoria, moving over Bass Strait during the day, bringing strong to gale-force west to northwesterly winds and elevated sea levels. Abnormally high tides may lead to sea water flooding of low-lying coastal areas. Tides are likely to rise well above the normal high tide mark during this afternoon's high tide.

Timeline

Issued 10:54 am AEST Tuesday, 2 June 2026. Elevated sea levels expected to persist in coming days, extending to the rest of the coast. The low is expected to continue moving eastwards into Wednesday. Next Coastal Hazard Warning to be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Tuesday.

Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗

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What is this BoM weather warning about?
BOM issues Coastal Hazard Warning for abnormally high tides affecting parts of South West and Central forecast districts in Victoria due to a deep low pressure system.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by BOM. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Western and Central Victoria. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
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