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 Hervey Bay
- Winds
- Southerly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots in the northern bay in the late afternoon.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres in the northern bay.
- Swell
- Below 0.5 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning.
Friday 17 July
- Winds
- South to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots in the northern bay in the late afternoon.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres.
- Swell
- Northerly around 1 metre inshore.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
Saturday 18 July
- Winds
- Southerly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres.
- Swell
- Northeasterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning. Mostly sunny day.
- 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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