Gold Coast Waters Forecast: Cape Moreton to Point Danger

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Forecast issued at 9:00 am EST on Wednesday 24 June 2026.

Weather Situation

A ridge extends over the southern Queensland waters from a high [1032 hPa] over western New South Wales. The ridge will remain in place over coming days as the high slowly moves southeast.

Forecast for Wednesday until midnight

Winds
Southerly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas
1 to 1.5 metres.
Swell
Southerly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers.

Thursday 25 June

Winds
South to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots south of Point Lookout during the day.
Seas
1 to 2 metres.
Swell
Southerly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers.

Friday 26 June

Winds
Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas
1 to 1.5 metres.
Swell
Southeasterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1.5 metres offshore.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.

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.

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The next routine forecast will be issued at 3:00 pm EST Wednesday.

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