View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 3:00 am EST on Thursday 25 June 2026.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge extends over the northern Queensland waters from a high [1035 hPa] over southeastern Australia. The ridge will remain in place over coming days as the high slowly moves southeast.
Forecast for Thursday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Thursday for Cairns Coast
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore in the morning.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres outside the reef.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef, increasing to 1 to 2 metres during the morning.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Friday 26 June
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre during the afternoon, then increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres by early evening.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 1 to 2 metres outside the reef.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Saturday 27 June
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres north of Cairns.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly 1 to 2 metres outside the reef, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning.
- Weather
- Cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Please be awareWind and wave forecasts are averages. Wind gusts can be 40 per cent stronger than the forecast, and stronger still in squalls and thunderstorms. Maximum waves can be twice the forecast height.
Nearby Coastal Waters
- See detailed wind and wave forecasts on MetEye
- This forecast is also available via scheduled broadcasts on marine radio.
- Latest Coastal Observations
- Tide Predictions
- Marine Knowledge Centre - explanations and definitions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 9:00 am EST Thursday.
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