View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 3:00 pm EST on Thursday 14 May 2026.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge extends over the southern Queensland waters from a large high [1041 hPa] near Zealand. The ridge will remain in place over coming days while gradually weakening over the weekend as the high slowly moves eastwards. A trough may form near the northern New South Wales or far southeastern Queensland coast later in the weekend or early next week.
Forecast for Thursday until midnight
- Winds
- Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore during the afternoon and evening.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 metres offshore.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 1.5 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Friday 15 May
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 1.5 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm south of Point Lookout.
Saturday 16 May
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots turning easterly 10 to 15 knots in the morning.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Sunday 17 May
- Winds
- Easterly 10 to 15 knots.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Easterly 2 to 2.5 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 90% 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.
Nearby Coastal Waters
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- This forecast is also available via scheduled broadcasts on marine radio.
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The next routine forecast will be issued at 9:00 pm EST Thursday.
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