View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 3:00 pm EST on Monday 31 August 2026.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge extends over the north Queensland waters and will persist for the next several days, weakening a little from mid week
Forecast for Monday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Monday for Cooktown Coast
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots inshore in the late afternoon.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 2 metres outside the reef.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Tuesday 1 September
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres outside the reef.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef, increasing to 1 to 2 metres during the morning, then decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres later in the evening.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Wednesday 2 September
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef, decreasing to around 1 metre by early evening.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Thursday 3 September
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly around 1 metre outside the reef.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
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.
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- Marine Knowledge Centre - explanations and definitions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 9:00 pm EST Monday.
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