Warnings

ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES for South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland Sun 25 May 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
 Victoria
   
 Coastal Hazard Warning 
 for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES
 
 for parts of East Gippsland, South West, West and South Gippsland and Central Forecast Districts.
 
 Issued at 4:36 pm Sunday, 25 May 2025.
 
 
 Abnormally High Tides expected for Victoria.
 
 Weather Situation
A cold front will cross Victoria on Monday as an associated low approaches and then crosses Bass Strait during Monday night. On Tuesday that system will move into the Tasman Sea, and a ridge of high pressure to the west will direct a persistent cool southwesterly flow over Victoria.
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West and West and South Gippsland
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES which may lead to sea water flooding of low lying areas of all Victorian coasts. Tides are likely to rise WELL ABOVE the normal high tide mark during the afternoon and evening high tides on Monday and Tuesday. The highest tides are expected for Tuesday.
 At the Cape Portland tide gauge, the sea level is forecast to reach above 1.6 metres. At the Lakes Entrance tide gauge, the sea level is forecast to reach above 0.9 metres. This is expected to cause sea water flooding of low lying areas.
 Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Portland, Wonthaggi, Lakes Entrance and Mallacoota.

 
 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 11:00 pm AEST Sunday.
 Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.