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Forecast issued at 9:00 pm EST on Monday 27 April 2026.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge extends over the northern Queensland waters from a near-stationary high [1026 hPa] in the Tasman Sea and will persist for several days.
Forecast for Monday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Monday for Mackay Coast
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore north of Hamilton Island.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 2 metres offshore.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm south of Mackay.
Tuesday 28 April
Strong Wind Warning for Tuesday for Mackay Coast
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots in the late morning and afternoon.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres offshore.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm offshore south of Mackay in the morning.
Wednesday 29 April
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm offshore south of Mackay in the early morning.
Thursday 30 April
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 2 metres offshore.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 70% 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
- 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 3:00 am EST Tuesday.
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