No warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 9:00 am EST on Monday 18 May 2026.
Weather Situation
A weakening ridge extends over the northern Queensland waters from a large high [1040 hPa] near New Zealand. A trough and southerly change will push east across waters south of Innisfail during Tuesday.
Forecast for Monday until midnight
- Winds
- East to southeasterly about 10 knots.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre offshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Tuesday 19 May
- Winds
- Variable below 10 knots.
- Seas
- Below 0.5 metres.
- Swell
- Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres offshore, decreasing to around 1 metre later in the evening.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Wednesday 20 May
- Winds
- Southerly 15 to 25 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore during the morning.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre offshore.
- Weather
- Mostly 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.
- Latest Coastal Observations
- Tide Predictions
- Marine Knowledge Centre - explanations and definitions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 3:00 pm EST Monday.
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