2023 South Pacific Season
6 named storms in the 2023 South Pacific season, 42.1 ACE in total, with tracks and ACE for each storm.
Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-12).
Key Facts
- 6 named storms are listed for the 2023 South Pacific season.
- Their accumulated cyclone energy totals 42.1 ACE.
- The strongest was Ilsa with peak winds of 140 kt (259 km/h, 161 mph).
Tracks
| Storm | First position (lat, lon) | Last position (lat, lon) | Track points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin | -14.5, 149.3 | -39.7, 196.7 | 71 |
| Judy | -14.4, 184.4 | -30.3, 205.0 | 79 |
| Ilsa | -7.1, 135.4 | -22.9, 132.9 | 80 |
| Gabrielle | -11.8, 163.1 | -42.7, 186.4 | 83 |
| Irene | -15.2, 159.6 | -28.3, 180.2 | 39 |
| Hale | -18.2, 142.0 | -39.3, 178.5 | 55 |
ACE by Storm
| Kevin | |
|---|---|
| Judy | |
| Ilsa | |
| Gabrielle | |
| Irene | |
| Hale |
Storms
| Storm | Basin | Season | Peak wind | Lowest pressure | Category | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin | South Pacific | 2023 | 135 kt (250 km/h, 155 mph) | 913 hPa | C4 | 13.6 ACE |
| Judy | South Pacific | 2023 | 108 kt (200 km/h, 124 mph) | 940 hPa | C3 | 11.3 ACE |
| Ilsa | South Pacific | 2023 | 140 kt (259 km/h, 161 mph) | 920 hPa | C5 | 10.0 ACE |
| Gabrielle | South Pacific | 2023 | 88 kt (163 km/h, 101 mph) | 956 hPa | C2 | 5.8 ACE |
| Irene | South Pacific | 2023 | 55 kt (102 km/h, 63 mph) | 980 hPa | TS | 1.1 ACE |
| Hale | South Pacific | 2023 | 48 kt (89 km/h, 55 mph) | 985 hPa | TS | 0.4 ACE |
Sources: Source: International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship (IBTrACS) v04r01, NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, doi:10.25921/82ty-9e16. Some agency values come from third parties such as JMA, IMD and BoM. (NOAA NCEI terms (citation requested)) Made with Natural Earth. Public domain map data. Borders are Natural Earth's de facto depiction. Data as of 2026-10-12. Storm records are best tracks and can be revised by the agencies.