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Forecast issued at 4:45 am EST on Wednesday 7 December 2022.
Weather Situation
A weak ridge extends across north Queensland waters. A trough will approach the east coast on Thursday, strengthening winds slightly around Mackay Waters.
Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
- Winds
- North to northwesterly about 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the middle of the day.
- Seas
- Below 0.5 metres, increasing to around 1 metre through the Capricorn Channel.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Sunny.
Thursday 8 December
- Winds
- North to northwesterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres through the Capricorn Channel.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny. The chance of a thunderstorm through the Capricorn Channel from the late morning.
Friday 9 December
- Winds
- North to northwesterly 15 to 20 knots becoming variable about 10 knots during the morning.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- Swell
- Northwest to northeasterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny day. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening.
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
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- 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 3:50 pm EST Wednesday.
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