When using wind data, it is important to remember most coastal stations are located on land so wind speeds may be unrepresentative of the actual wind conditions further out to sea. The reasons for this include:
- the decrease in wind speed over the land due to the generally rougher land surface.
- the effects of local topography, especially funnelling near and around headlands.
- the effects of inshore sea and land breezes.
Some stations are a good distance away from the coast but have been included as they provide some helpful information in areas where there are no other weather stations.
Note: Values for the distance in kilometres from the coast have been rounded up to one decimal place. Values of less than 0.2 km (200 metres) are identified as 'on the coast'.
| Station name | Metres above sea level | Kilometres from coast | Site of anemometer |
|---|---|---|---|
| KURI BAY TO WYNDHAM | |||
| Kuri Bay | 12 m | 0.3 km | Depression / Yard |
| Northern Endeavour (near 10.5S 126E) | 37 m (Bar) | Over Water | On Oil Rig |
| Troughton Island | 6 m | On the coast | Open - airport |
| Truscott | 51 m | 3.8 km | Field |
| Wyndham | 11 m | 3.7 km | Field |
| Wyndham Airport | 3.8 m | 7.4 km | Airport |
| WYNDHAM TO DALY RIVER MOUTH | |||
| Port Keats | 28 m | 9.2 km | Airport |
| DALY RIVER MOUTH TO CAPE DON | |||
| Channel Point | 3 m | 0.3 km | Field |
| Dum in Mirrie | 6 m | On the coast | On Headland |
| Charles Point | 14 m | On the coast | Headland/Cliff |
| Channel Island | 10 m | 250 m | Field |
| Darwin | 30.4 m | 5 km | Airport |
| Lee Point | 24.5 m | 1.7 km | Field |
| Gunn Point | 25 m | 1.7 km | Open Field |
| Point Stuart | 25 m | 34 km | Field |
| Point Fawcett | 6.5 m | On the coast | Field |
| Pirlangimpi (Garden Point) | 18.3 m | 0.6 km | Airport |
| Cape Don | 19 m | On the coast | Cliff top Headland |
| CAPE DON TO CAPE WESSEL | |||
| McCluer Island | 1.4 m | On the coast | Coastal fringe/Beach |
| Warruwi | 19.2 m | 1.1 km | Airport |
| Maningrida | 11 m | 0.5 km | Yard |
| Maningrida Airport | 28.1 m | 1.5 km | Airport |
| Milingimbi | 4 m | 0.5 km | Field |
| Ngayawili (Elcho Island) | 18 m | On the coast | Coastal fringe/Beach |
| NORTHWEST GULF OF CARPENTARIA | |||
| Gove Airport | 51.6 m | 7 km | Airport |
| Northeast Island | 17.4 m | On the coast | Headland |
| Alyangula | 20 m | 0.6 km | Urban |
| Groote Eylandt Ap | 13.7 m | 5 km | Airport |
| SOUTHWEST GULF OF CARPENTARIA | |||
| Centre Island | 12.2 m | On the coast | Hilltop |
