Know your marine weather safety
Understanding the impact of different weather hazards can help you be better prepared or change your plans for safer conditions.
We provide marine weather forecasts, observations and warnings to help you keep safe along the coastline, on the ocean, lakes or inland waterways.
For the latest marine weather information, including for local and coastal waters, view Coasts and oceans.
In this section, explore:
- the key marine weather hazards you may face on oceans, bays, lakes or rivers, and the weather information to know
- 5 vital weather safety checks to help you stay safe while boating
- the wave, wind, tide and weather checks to do before you go rock fishing
- how to check weather, tide, wave and wind conditions for any water sport
- how to get weather information while boating in local waters or on the high seas
- national guidelines on how to broadcast weather safety messages over marine radio
- how to develop a weather safety plan for commercial vessel operators.