View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 3:00 am EST on Sunday 19 July 2026.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge of high pressure extends over the northern Queensland waters from a high [1036 hPa] centred over southeastern Australia. The ridge will slowly relax over coming days as the high slowly weakens and slips east over the Tasman Sea.
Forecast for Sunday until midnight
- Winds
- Southerly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore south of Mackay in the late evening.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore south of Mackay.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Sunny.
Monday 20 July
Strong Wind Warning for Monday for Mackay Coast
- Winds
- Southerly 15 to 25 knots turning southeasterly 20 to 25 knots during the morning. Winds reaching up to 30 knots during the afternoon and evening.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres during the morning.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Tuesday 21 July
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 60% 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 9:00 am EST Sunday.
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