Boating Conditions

Western Australia coastal boating reports

Score 8.5–10 = Excellent
Score 7.0–8.4 = Good
Score 5.0–6.9 = Moderate
Score 2.5–4.9 = Poor
Score <2.5 = Dangerous
Current Conditions — Hillarys Boat Harbour
Overcast
Overcast
Wind
2.5 kn
N · Gusts 10.9 kn
Swell
1.1m
WSW · 10s
Wave Dir
1.2m
WSW · 12s
WaveSwellSpeedGusts
Wave & Swell
1 pm5 pm9 pm1 am5 am9 am0m0.35m0.7m1.05m1.4mNOW
Wind & Gusts
1 pm5 pm9 pm1 am5 am9 am0kn3kn6kn9kn12knNOW
Wind direction
WNW
W
W
S
E
ENE
ENE
NE
NE
ENE
NE
N
Weather Outlook
1 pm
15°
4 pm
15°
7 pm
21°
10 pm
23°
1 am
20°
4 am
18°
7 am
15°
10 am
14°

Hillarys → Rottnest Island

27km offshore crossing from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest Island

⚠ CAUTION
5.0/10
Boating
Moderate

Boating at Hillarys → Rottnest Island is possible but use caution. Light winds gusting to 25 km/h and moderate swell, 10s period require attention. Excellent visibility. Suitable for experienced boaters.

Best boating window
10:00 pm – 12:00 am
Today's optimal window
5.8
/10
Wind
8.7kn
N · Gusts 13.4 kn
Swell
1.5m
10s · SW
Wave Height
1.6m
Combined seas
Visibility
34mi
Overcast

Fremantle → Rottnest

19km offshore crossing from Fremantle Harbour to Rottnest Island

✓ GO
7.5/10
Boating
Good

Conditions clearing by 2:00 pm. Once clear, calm winds gusting to 20 km/h with manageable swell, 10s period and excellent visibility make for moderate boating. Score improves to 6.6/10 by 2:00 pm.

Wind
3kn
N · Gusts 10.7 kn
Swell
1.4m
10s · WSW
Wave Height
1.4m
Combined seas
Visibility
36.9mi
Overcast

Fremantle Harbour

Historic Fremantle port

✓ GO
7.5/10
Boating
Good

Conditions clearing by 2:00 pm. Once clear, calm winds gusting to 20 km/h with manageable swell, 10s period and excellent visibility make for moderate boating. Score improves to 6.6/10 by 2:00 pm.

Wind
3kn
N · Gusts 10.7 kn
Swell
1m
10s · WSW
Wave Height
1.1m
Combined seas
Visibility
36.9mi
Overcast

Two Rocks Marina

Northern marina access

✓ GO
7.5/10
Boating
Good

Conditions clearing by 2:00 pm. Once clear, light winds gusting to 24 km/h with manageable swell, 11s period and excellent visibility make for moderate boating. Score improves to 6.6/10 by 2:00 pm.

Wind
5.5kn
NNE · Gusts 12.9 kn
Swell
1.1m
11s · SW
Wave Height
1.2m
Combined seas
Visibility
37.6mi
Overcast

Disclaimer: This report is for general information only and may not reflect current conditions. Always check official sources and do your own research before heading out on the water. Conditions can change rapidly — stay safe.

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