HIGH SURF WARNING
ISSUED: Tuesday 24/06/03.....4.30pm
Period of commencement: Wednesday 25/06/03.
Warning will cease: Thursday afternoon 26/06/03.
Deep low pressure system west of the State will cause gale to storm force winds combined with a large swell in the South West region, severe erosion of beaches and possibly primary dunes will be prevelant.

25/06/03
PERTH METRO BEACHES
Wind Direction: N/NW winds 25 - 38 knots increasing to 35/45 knots early Wednesday morning. Squalls to 50 knots plus possible.
Swell mean time period: 10 - 12 seconds.
Swell direction:W/NW tending W.
Surf size (waves): 4.0 metre to 4.5 metres, rising to 5 metres and possibly larger combined sea and swell.

SOUTH WEST BEACHES (Margaret River Region)
Wind Direction: N/NW winds variable to NW 35 - 50 knots. Squalls to 60 knots plus possible.
Swell mean time period: 10 - 12 seconds.
Swell direction:W/NW tending W.
Surf size (waves): 4.0 metre to 4.5 metres plus, rising to 6 metres plus throughout the day, possibly larger. 18 to 22 feet combined sea and swell.

Swell will rapidly back off by Thursday afternoon as the low moves quickly Eastwards.