View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 9:00 am EST on Wednesday 22 October 2025.
Weather Situation
A high to the northeast of New Zealand extends a weak ridge over northern Queensland waters, which will remain in place over coming days.
Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
- Winds
- East to southeasterly about 10 knots.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres through the Capricorn Channel.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Thursday 23 October
- Winds
- East to northeasterly below 10 knots becoming north to northwesterly before dawn.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Friday 24 October
- Winds
- Northerly 10 to 15 knots becoming variable about 10 knots during the day.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre.
- 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.
- Latest Coastal Observations
- Tide Predictions
- Marine Knowledge Centre - explanations and definitions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 2:50 pm EST Wednesday.
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