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Forecast issued at 4:45 am EST on Wednesday 25 May 2022.
Weather Situation
A high [1030 hPa] near Tasmania extends a ridge over the northern waters. The high will slowly move east over the few days, weakening the ridge.
Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres through the Capricorn Channel.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
Thursday 26 May
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly around 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres through the Capricorn Channel.
- Weather
- Cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Friday 27 May
- Winds
- South to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres north of Creal Reef.
- Swell
- Southeasterly around 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres through the Capricorn Channel.
- 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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- Marine Knowledge Centre - explanations and definitions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 3:50 pm EST Wednesday.
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