View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 3:00 pm EST on Wednesday 7 January 2026.
Weather Situation
A ridge extends over southern Queensland waters from a high [1020 hPa] over the Tasman Sea, remaining in place for the next several days.
Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
- Winds
- Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore during the afternoon and evening. Winds turning easterly in the evening.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore north of Point Lookout.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Thursday 8 January
- Winds
- Easterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore north of Point Lookout during the morning.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Friday 9 January
- Winds
- Easterly 10 to 15 knots turning northeasterly 15 to 20 knots during the afternoon and evening.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Saturday 10 January
- Winds
- Northeasterly 10 to 15 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- Swell
- Northeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
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 9:00 pm EST Wednesday.
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