Central Coast, Cape Otway to Wilsons Promontory:
A storm force wind warning is current.
Wednesday until midnight: Northwest/northerly winds increasing to 20/30 knots this morning then strengthening to 30/40 knots during this afternoon. Winds reaching 40/50 knots offshore tonight. Seas of 2 to 4 metres rising to 4 to 6 metres during the afternoon. West to southwesterly swell 2 to 3 metres.
Thursday: North/northwest winds 35/45 knots, reaching 50 knots offshore, shifting westerly in the morning at 35/45 knots, 50 knots in the south, then gradually moderating to 30/40 knots later in the day. Seas 5 to 7 metres, decreasing to 4 to 6 metres during the day. West to southwesterly swell gradually increasing to 3 to 5 metres by evening.