Marine Weather & Warnings

http://www.bom.gov.au/marine/

The Bureau of Meteorology provides the Australian and international maritime communities with weather forecasts, warnings and observations for coastal waters areas and high seas around Australia.

Generally most of these services are provided routinely throughout the day, while marine weather warnings may be issued at any time when the need becomes apparent. Because of the complex nature of the sea, the Bureau of Meteorology uses advanced computer models to predict the physical characteristics of the ocean. These computer forecasts are used by meteorologists in the preparation of marine forecasts and warnings. The forecasts include wind, weather, sea and swell and are intended to describe the average conditions over specified areas.

Marine forecasts have been enhanced by the inclusion of ocean currents and sea-surface temperature forecasts through the BLUE link ocean forecasting initiative – Click Here

Warnings for coastal waters and Warnings to shipping on the high seas are issued whenever strong winds, gales, storm force or hurricane force winds are expected. The initial warning attempts to provide around 24 hours lead-time and warnings are renewed every 6 hours.

Tide Predictions for Australia, South Pacific & Antarctica

National Tidal Centre

Tel: + 61 (0)8 8366 2730 Fax: +61 (0)8 8366 2651

http://www.bom.gov.au/oceanography/tides/

Weather Charts

http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/national/charts/

Weather By Fax, Weathercall, Radio Facsimile VMC/VMW

Systems Help Desk (24 hrs)

Email: webops@bom.gov.au

or Fax:+61 (0)3 9662 1223

Bureau of Meteorology

http://www.bom.gov.au

The menu includes the latest satellite photos, weather maps, marine forecasts and warnings. Access to detailed information can be obtained from the following offices:

Head Office

GPO Box 1289, Melbourne VIC 3001

Tel: (03) 9669 4000

Fax: (03) 9669 4699

Regional Offices

Western Australia PO Box 1370

West Perth WA 6872

Tel: (08) 9263 2222

Fax: (08) 9263 2233

Northern Territory

PO Box 40050

Casuarina NT 0801

Tel: +61 (0)8 8920 3800

Fax: +61 (0)8 8920 3802

South Australia

PO Box 421

Kent Town SA 5071

Tel: +61 (0)8 8366 2600

Fax: +61 (0)8 8366 2693

Tasmania/Antarctica

GPO Box 727

Hobart TAS 7001

Tel: +61 (0)3 6221 2000

Fax: +61(0)3 6221 2045

Victoria

PO Box 1636,

Melbourne VIC 3001

Tel: +61 (0)3 9669 4000

Fax: +61 (0)3 9669 4977

New South Wales

PO Box 413

Darlinghurst NSW 2010

Tel: +61 (0)2 9296 1555

Fax: +61 (0)2 9296 1567

Queensland

GPO Box 413

Brisbane QLD 4001

Tel: +61 (0)7 3239 8700

Fax: +61 (0)7 3220 0221