Weather & Tidal Predictions for Australian Ports
Marine Weather & Warnings
Routine high seas forecasts are issued twice daily by the Regional Forecasting Centres in Perth, Darwin, Brisbane and Melbourne for the areas beyond the coastal waters surrounding Australia. Warnings to shipping on the high seas are issued whenever gale, storm or hurricane-force winds are expected. The initial warning attempts to provide a 12 to 24-hour lead-time and warnings are renewed every 6 hours. http://www.bom.gov.au/marine/
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/marine/weather.shtml
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 |
Northern Territory |
South Australia |
Tasmania/Antarctica |
Victoria |
New South Wales |
Queensland |
Distances Between Ports - Nautical Miles From Port to Port
Darwin to Wyndham – 270, to
Derby – 525, to Broome – 225, to
Port Hedland – 256, to;
Dampier – 130, to
Exmouth – 202, to
Carnarvon – 257, to
Geraldton – 293, to Fremantle – 214, to;
Bunbury – 86, to Albany – 272, to Esperance – 226, to Port Lincoln S.A – 763.