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
78% rain
Wind
13.9 kn
ENE · Gusts 18.3 kn
Swell
0.4m
SW · 10s
Wave Dir
0.5m
SW · 10s
WaveSwellSpeedGusts
Wave & Swell
12 am4 am8 am12 pm4 pm8 pm12 am0m0.2m0.4m0.6m0.8m
Wind & Gusts
12 am4 am8 am12 pm4 pm8 pm12 am0kn5kn10kn15kn20kn
Wind direction
NE
ESE
ESE
E
SE
SSE
S
WNW
W
WNW
W
WNW
WNW
Weather Outlook
8 pm
20°
100%
11 pm
21°
45%
2 am
21°
88%
5 am
21°
60%
8 am
21°
90%
11 am
21°
83%
2 pm
20°
78%
5 pm
18°
83%

Hillarys → Rottnest Island

27km offshore crossing from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest Island

⚠ CAUTION
5.6/10
Boating
Moderate

Boating at Hillarys → Rottnest Island is possible but use caution. Strong winds gusting to 43 km/h and small swell, 10s period require attention. Excellent visibility. Suitable for experienced boaters. Note: Heavy rain expected by 1:00 am — plan to be back before then.

Best boating window
05:00 am – 07:00 am
Today's optimal window
5.3
/10
Wind
16.4kn
ENE · Gusts 23.1 kn
Swell
0.6m
10s · SW
Wave Height
0.8m
Combined seas
Visibility
15mi
Overcast

Fremantle → Rottnest

19km offshore crossing from Fremantle Harbour to Rottnest Island

⚠ CAUTION
5.5/10
Boating
Moderate

Boating at Fremantle to Rottnest is possible but use caution. Moderate winds and flat seas, 10s period require attention. Excellent visibility. Suitable for experienced boaters. High chance of rain (80%) — conditions may deteriorate.

Best boating window
04:00 am – 06:00 am
Today's optimal window
5.8
/10
Wind
13.9kn
ENE · Gusts 18.3 kn
Swell
0.5m
10s · SW
Wave Height
0.6m
Combined seas
Visibility
15mi
Overcast

Fremantle Harbour

Historic Fremantle port

⚠ CAUTION
5.5/10
Boating
Moderate

Boating at Fremantle Harbour is possible but use caution. Light winds gusting to 33 km/h and flat seas, 10s period require attention. Excellent visibility. Suitable for experienced boaters. Note: Heavy rain expected by 1:00 am — plan to be back before then.

Best boating window
04:00 am – 06:00 am
Today's optimal window
5.8
/10
Wind
10.1kn
ENE · Gusts 17.9 kn
Swell
0.4m
10s · SW
Wave Height
0.5m
Combined seas
Visibility
15mi
Overcast

Two Rocks Marina

Northern marina access

⚠ CAUTION
5.5/10
Boating
Moderate

Boating at Two Rocks Marina is possible but use caution. Moderate winds and flat seas, 10s period require attention. Excellent visibility. Suitable for experienced boaters. Light showers at present.

Best boating window
10:00 pm – 12:00 am
Today's optimal window
5.9
/10
Wind
14.1kn
ENE · Gusts 18.5 kn
Swell
0.5m
10s · SW
Wave Height
0.5m
Combined seas
Visibility
15mi
Slight showers

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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