No warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 3:50 pm EST on Thursday 13 July 2017.
Weather Situation
A high pressure system that is moving slowly east over the Tasman Sea extends a firm ridge over north Queensland waters. The high should weaken over the next few days with the ridge slackening as a result.
Forecast for Thursday until midnight
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots turning easterly 10 to 15 knots in the late evening.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
- Swell
- East to northeasterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 30% chance of a shower.
Friday 14 July
- Winds
- Easterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore north of Hamilton Island early in the morning.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- Swell
- Northeasterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
Saturday 15 July
- Winds
- East to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- Swell
- Below 0.5 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 40% chance of showers.
Sunday 16 July
- Winds
- Southeasterly about 10 knots becoming southeasterly 10 to 15 knots during the morning.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre, increasing to around 1 metre during the afternoon.
- Swell
- Below 0.5 metres.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny. 30% chance of a shower.
Please be awareWind gusts can be 40 percent stronger than the averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height. Wind warnings are issued for today and tomorrow and describe the highest category of wind warning for that day.
Nearby Coastal Waters
- This forecast is also available via scheduled broadcasts on marine radio.
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- Tide Predictions
- Marine Knowledge Centre - explanations and definitions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:45 am EST Friday.
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