View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 9:00 am EST on Friday 28 August 2026.
Weather Situation
A high pressure ridge extends over the north Queensland waters, strengthening into the weekend.
Forecast for Friday until midnight
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore north of Hamilton Island in the evening.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore during the afternoon.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Saturday 29 August
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore in the evening.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore between Hamilton Island and Mackay by early evening.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre offshore.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Sunday 30 August
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre offshore.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 50% 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.
- Latest Coastal Observations
- Tide Predictions
- Marine Knowledge Centre - explanations and definitions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 3:00 pm EST Friday.
Product IDQ11306