tropical cyclones monitoring relevant to Australia, integrated into the geographic system of EarthSentra.
Tropical cyclones in Australia: monitoring and official sources
Applicable integrated sources: GDACS.
tropical cyclones map for Australia
Observed position and track, not a forecast. Proximity does not equal impact or a territorial warning; check the responsible meteorological authority.
Tropical cyclones activity near Australia today
Use the global monitor to view official positions, observed tracks and the latest tropical cyclones bulletins received by GDE. View hurricanes and cyclones today.
Historical tropical cyclones in Australia
A selection of high-intensity cyclones documented in the historical archive and geographically related to the Australia region. The archive shows 130 systems in this mode.
The hub highlights systems with documented maximum winds of at least 96 kt. Geographic relation does not mean impact: best-track positions inside the region do not prove landfall, damage or territorial impact. Records before 1950 require additional caution.
Recent seasons in the archive: 2026 (4) · 2025 (7) · 2024 (3) · 2023 (3) · 2021 (2) · 2020 (2) · 2019 (3) · 2018 (2) · 2017 (2) · 2016 (1)
Full archive: 130 related systems
| Season | System | Period | Max wind | Min pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MAILA | 2026-04-04 → 2026-04-11 | 124 kt | 930 hPa |
| 2026 | NARELLE | 2026-03-17 → 2026-03-28 | 124 kt | 933 hPa |
| 2026 | GRANT | 2025-12-18 → 2026-01-06 | 119 kt | 944 hPa |
| 2026 | FINA | 2025-11-18 → 2025-11-25 | 109 kt | 946 hPa |
| 2025 | ERROL | 2025-04-09 → 2025-04-18 | 131 kt | 927 hPa |
| 2025 | COURTNEY | 2025-03-22 → 2025-04-03 | 126 kt | 934 hPa |
| 2025 | ALFRED | 2025-02-21 → 2025-03-08 | 112 kt | 946 hPa |
| 2025 | BIANCA | 2025-02-19 → 2025-02-27 | 99 kt | 954 hPa |
| 2025 | ZELIA | 2025-02-08 → 2025-02-14 | 126 kt | 926 hPa |
| 2025 | SEAN | 2025-01-17 → 2025-01-23 | 110 kt | 942 hPa |
| 2025 | DIKELEDI | 2024-12-28 → 2025-01-20 | 99 kt | 947 hPa |
| 2024 | OLGA | 2024-04-04 → 2024-04-11 | 113 kt | 933 hPa |
| 2024 | NEVILLE | 2024-03-07 → 2024-03-25 | 115 kt | 947 hPa |
| 2024 | JASPER | 2023-12-02 → 2023-12-17 | 118 kt | 926 hPa |
| 2023 | ILSA | 2023-04-05 → 2023-04-15 | 140 kt | 915 hPa |
| 2023 | FREDDY | 2023-02-04 → 2023-03-14 | 135 kt | 927 hPa |
| 2023 | KEVIN | 2023-02-27 → 2023-03-08 | 135 kt | 913 hPa |
| 2021 | MARIAN | 2021-02-22 → 2021-03-09 | 98 kt | 951 hPa |
| 2021 | NIRAN | 2021-02-26 → 2021-03-07 | 135 kt | 922 hPa |
| 2020 | HAROLD | 2020-04-01 → 2020-04-11 | 143 kt | 913 hPa |
Historical source: NOAA/NCEI IBTrACS v04r01. Current operational NHC/JMA/GDACS data remains separate.
Tropical cyclones in Australia: local exposure
Australia’s tropical cyclone exposure is concentrated across its northern coast, including parts of Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. The Australian cyclone season typically runs from November through April; storm tracks and effects vary each year.
Understanding cyclone tracking data
This EarthSentra portal provides an overview of storms and their reported movements. Forecast tracks and storm intensity can change, and impacts may extend well beyond the forecast center. Wind, extreme rainfall and storm surge are different hazards; rainfall and coastal flooding can remain dangerous after a system weakens.
Warnings and preparedness
Historical storm tracks are not active warnings. Consult the responsible national meteorological service and local emergency authorities for current official forecasts, coastal evacuation advice and shelter information. Do not rely on this page alone for time-sensitive safety decisions.
See the World Meteorological Organization for global meteorological context and EarthSentra’s global tropical cyclone monitor for regional comparison.