2026–27 Southern Hemisphere cyclone season
Nov 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027 · Season in progress
The 2026–27 Southern Hemisphere cyclone season has had 1 named storm, 1 at hurricane strength and 0 major storms so far, against a full-season average of 26.7, 13.8 and 7.5.
2026–27 season at a glance
- Named storms: 1 so far (1991–2020 average 26.7).
- Hurricane strength (64 kt+): 1 (average 13.8).
- Major, 96 kt+: 0 (average 7.5).
- Accumulated cyclone energy: 3.7 so far, 2% of the 217 average.
- Named-storm days: 3.3, counting each six-hourly fix at 34 kt or more as a quarter day.
- First named storm: Wati, October 16, 2026.
- First storm at hurricane strength: Wati, October 17, 2026.
- Most recent named storm: Wati, October 16, 2026.
- All systems tracked: 1, every one of which reached tropical-storm strength.
Counts use 1-minute best-track winds: named storms reached 34 kt (39 mph), the next column 64 kt (74 mph) and major storms 96 kt (111 mph). Regional agencies here use 10-minute winds (3-minute in India), so their official counts can differ.
Every storm of the 2026–27 season
| Storm | Dates | Peak | Min pressure | Landfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wati | – | C1 | 984 mb | — |
- Wati: Wati formed in the Southern Hemisphere in October 2026 and peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 984 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.
Each summary is built from the storm’s best track.
Strongest storm of 2026–27 so far
Cyclone Wati was the strongest storm so far, peaking at 75 mph (120 km/h), with a lowest pressure of 984 mb, on October 17, 2026. That is Category 1 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
643 Southern Hemisphere storms since 1980 peaked higher, and 2 matched it. It produced 100% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
Landfalls in 2026–27
No storm in the 2026–27 Southern Hemisphere cyclone season has made landfall so far, according to the best track.
How 2026–27 ranks since 1980
So far, the season ranks 48th of 48 Southern Hemisphere seasons since 1980 for named storms, 48th for hurricane strength and 48th for accumulated cyclone energy.
The record since 1980 is 37 named storms, in 1997, and the highest ACE is 364, in 1997. Rankings for a season in progress change as storms form.
2026–27 storm names
The 2026–27 season has used 1 name: Wati.
2026–27 season FAQ
How many named storms so far in 2026–27?
As of November 5, the 2026–27 Southern Hemisphere cyclone season has had 1 named storm, 1 at hurricane strength and 0 major storms. A whole season averages 26.7 named storms (1991–2020). The most recent to form was Wati, on October 16, 2026.
What is the strongest storm of the 2026–27 season so far?
Cyclone Wati. It peaked at 75 mph (120 km/h, 64 kt) with a lowest pressure of 984 mb on October 17, 2026. That is Category 1 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale. 643 Southern Hemisphere storms since 1980 peaked higher. It produced 100% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
When does the 2026–27 season end?
Australia’s official season runs from November 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027. Our counts follow IBTrACS, which files every storm from July 2026 to June 2027 under the 2026–27 season. The busiest months are January–February. The last system, Wati, dissipated on October 19, 2026.