View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 3:00 pm EST on Sunday 5 April 2026.
Weather Situation
A high [1029 hPa] over southern Australia extends a ridge over the south Queensland waters. The ridge will weaken as the high moves southeast and is replaced by a new high over southeast Queensland.
Forecast for Sunday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Sunday for Gold Coast Waters
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots.
- Seas
- 2 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 2 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Monday 6 April
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots decreasing to 10 to 15 knots in the middle of the day.
- Seas
- 1 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 metre around midday.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 2 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.
Tuesday 7 April
- Winds
- Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots becoming variable about 10 knots before dawn then becoming north to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots in the late afternoon.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- 1st Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
- 2nd Swell
- Southerly around 1 metre.
- Weather
- Sunny.
Wednesday 8 April
- Winds
- North to northwesterly 10 to 15 knots turning northeasterly during the afternoon.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
- Weather
- 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.
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- Marine Knowledge Centre - explanations and definitions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 9:00 pm EST Sunday.
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