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.
National Tidal Centre
Tel: + 61 (0)8 8366 2730 Fax: +61 (0)8 8366 2651
http://www.bom.gov.au/oceanography/tides/
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
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:
GPO Box 1289, Melbourne VIC 3001
Tel: (03) 9669 4000
Fax: (03) 9669 4699
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