Left: Forecasts of average SST (°C) for the next 2 fortnights through to 2 months in future, as determined by the Bureau of Meteorology's seasonal forecast system ACCESS-S. Forecasts were issued on the date specified in the upper right corner of the figure. White boxes outline areas shown in close-up maps.
Right: Forecasted SST along the 100 m (dark grey), 200 m (black) and 1000 m (light grey) depth contours.
When interpretting these forecasts it is important to keep in mind their accuracy, or 'skill', which can be assessed by clicking on the 'Forecast skill' tab below each figure.
Close-ups The bigger picture Forecast skill
Close-ups The bigger picture Forecast skill
Close-ups The bigger picture Forecast skill