Warnings

DAMAGING Surf for Central West, Lower West and South West Sat 02 Aug 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
 Western Australia
   
 Coastal Hazard Warning 
 for DAMAGING SURF
 
 for parts of Lower West, Central West and South West districts.
 
 Issued at 4:46 pm Saturday, 2 August 2025.
 
 
 Damaging Surf developing from Sunday morning.
 
 Weather Situation
A vigorous cold front will push across the South West during Sunday morning, bringing strong to gale force southwesterly winds and large and powerful waves.
DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Central West, Lower West and South West
LARGE AND POWERFUL SURF CONDITIONS are possible, which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure between Bunbury and Jurien Bay from Sunday morning.
 Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
 These conditions are expected to ease by Monday afternoon.
 Locations which may be affected include Bunbury, Mandurah, Jurien Bay, Lancelin, Rottnest Island, Yanchep, and City of Perth beaches.

 
 The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises:
 * If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
 * Keep away from coastal areas including beaches, tidal rivers, creeks, cliff areas and sand dunes.
 * Beach closures may be in place. Follow the advice of local authorities.
 * Keep away from flooded drains.
 * Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.
 * If you live in the risk area, be prepared to relocate to a safer place.
 * Move furniture and other items up high to avoid water damage.
 * Have an evacuation kit ready including medicines, important documents, pet supplies and clothing.
 * In a life threatening situation call 000.
 * If your home or property has significant damage, like flooding, call the SES on 132 500.
 
 The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AWST Saturday.
 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 Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.