View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 10:30 pm EST on Tuesday 11 March 2014.
Weather Situation
A high over the Tasman Sea extends a firm ridge along the southern and central Queensland coast. The high will move to the southeast of New Zealand during Wednesday and Thursday, resulting in the ridge gradually weakening.
Forecast for Tuesday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Tuesday for Capricornia Coast
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots north of Cape Capricorn in the late evening.
- Seas
- 2 metres, increasing to 2 to 3 metres north of Agnes Water.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore.
Wednesday 12 March
Strong Wind Warning for Wednesday for Capricornia Coast
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots north of Agnes Water early in the morning.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore.
Thursday 13 March
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2 metres, decreasing below 1.5 metres during the morning.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
Friday 14 March
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore.
Please be awareWind gusts can be 40 percent stronger than the averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height. Wind warnings are issued for today and tomorrow and describe the highest category of wind warning for that day.
Nearby Coastal Waters
- This forecast is also available via scheduled broadcasts on marine radio.
- Latest Coastal Observations
- Tide Predictions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:45 am EST Wednesday.
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