Perth FADs Conditions

Is it a good day to run out to the FADs? Wind ≤ 15 kn, total waves < 2 m, seas under 1 m.

Loading forecast…

7-day outlook

Hourly detail

TimeWindGustTotal waveSeasSwellRating

Hours outside the trip window are dimmed. Wind is at 10 m in knots. Seas means wind-driven waves. Total wave is the significant wave height.

Morning-of check: Rottnest wave buoy

Forecasts can be wrong. The video's tip: at 4–5 am on the day, check the buoy. If the wind blew all night and seas are well over a metre, cancel the trip.

Rules used

Sources & links

Forecast data: Open-Meteo weather and marine APIs (CC BY 4.0), modelled at the selected FAD position. Criteria: Mahi mahi at the Perth FADs (YouTube). This dashboard is a planning aid, not a safety system. You are responsible for deciding whether to go out. Carry a PLB, wear a lifejacket and use your kill switch.