View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast updated at 10:03 am EST on Thursday 16 July 2026.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge of high pressure extends over the southern Queensland waters. The ridge will persist for the next few days as the high moves east across southeastern Australia. A low may form off the southern Queensland coast later this week and enhance winds and swells about southeast coast.
Forecast for Thursday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Thursday for Gold Coast Waters
- Winds
- Southerly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots in the late morning and afternoon. Winds turning southeasterly during the afternoon and evening.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- Southerly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 2 to 2.5 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Cloudy. Near 100% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Friday 17 July
Strong Wind Warning for Friday for Gold Coast Waters
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots turning southerly 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon. Winds reaching up to 30 knots in the evening.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2 metres.
- Swell
- South to southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Cloudy. 95% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
Saturday 18 July
- Winds
- Southerly 25 to 30 knots.
- Seas
- 2 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- South to southeasterly 1 to 2 metres inshore, increasing to 2 to 3 metres offshore during the afternoon or evening.
- Weather
- Cloudy. 95% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
- Caution
- Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
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 3:00 pm EST Thursday.
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