View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 9:00 am EST on Tuesday 21 July 2026.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge of high pressure extends over the northern Queensland waters from a high [1033 hPa] centred over the Tasman Sea. A trough will continue to drift north over the central Coral Sea, enhancing the winds in the coastal waters. The ridge will slowly relax over coming days as the high slowly weakens and slips further east over the Tasman Sea.
Forecast for Tuesday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Tuesday for Cooktown Coast
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore south of Cooktown during the day.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres outside the reef.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 1.5 metres outside the reef, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres later in the evening.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Wednesday 22 July
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres south of Cooktown.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 1 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Thursday 23 July
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres outside the reef.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef, decreasing to around 1 metre during the evening.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 60% 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 3:00 pm EST Tuesday.
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