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Forecast issued at 3:00 pm EST on Tuesday 3 February 2026.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge of high pressure extends over the south Queensland waters. The ridge will be maintained through the week as a high [1024 hPa] over the Tasman Sea moves east.
Forecast for Tuesday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Tuesday for K'gari Coast
- Winds
- Southeasterly 25 to 30 knots.
- Seas
- 2.5 to 3 metres.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 2 to 2.5 metres.
- Weather
- Cloudy.
Wednesday 4 February
Strong Wind Warning for Wednesday for K'gari Coast
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore during the morning.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Weather
- Cloudy.
Thursday 5 February
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots turning easterly 10 to 15 knots in the late evening.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre during the morning, then increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 1.5 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Friday 6 February
- Winds
- Easterly 10 to 15 knots tending southeasterly 15 to 20 knots during the morning.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 metres during the afternoon or evening.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the afternoon.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
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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- Tide Predictions
- Marine Knowledge Centre - explanations and definitions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 9:00 pm EST Tuesday.
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