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Coastal Hazard Warning for South West and Central forecast districts
BoM did not classify the severity of this warning. We display it as Advisory (amber) so the risk isn't visually understated — read the warning text carefully for actual conditions.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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Coastal Hazard Warning
for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES
For people in parts of South West and Central Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:54 am Tuesday, 2 June 2026.
Abnormally high tides for western and central coasts today.
Weather Situation: A deep low pressure system approaches western Victoria, moving over Bass Strait during the day today, bringing strong to gale-force west to northwesterly winds and elevated sea levels across western and parts of the central coasts. The low is expected to continue moving eastwards into Wednesday, maintaining strong to gale-force northwest to southwesterly winds and elevated sea levels across all coasts in coming days.
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES which may lead to sea water flooding of low-lying coastal areas are possible between the SA/VIC border and Point Lonsdale. Tides are likely to rise well above the normal high tide mark during this afternoons high tide.
Elevated sea levels are expected to persist in coming days, extending to the rest of the coast.
Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Portland, Port Fairy, Ocean Grove, Apollo Bay and Nelson.
The Victoria State Emergency Service and Life Saving Victoria advise that people should be aware of the following:
* 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 - monitor weather warnings and forecasts at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency app, website and hotline (1800 226 226).
The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Tuesday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
Areas affected
Central and South West
Forecast for places in this area
Per-town WX forecast pages for locations within the affected AAC area(s). For the official warning text, always refer back to BoM (above).
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Replaced by: Update · 4:45pm Tue 2 Jun AEST · Coastal Hazard Warning for South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and ...
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