No warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 4:20 am EST on Sunday 28 June 2026.
Weather Situation
A ridge extends over the north Queensland waters, strengthening slightly today as a high [1035 hPa] moves east into the Tasman Sea. The ridge will weaken slightly on Tuesday as the high moves away.
Forecast for Sunday until midnight
- Winds
- East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore between Hamilton Island and Mackay in the late evening.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore between Hamilton Island and Mackay by early evening.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre offshore.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Monday 29 June
- Winds
- Easterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore between Hamilton Island and Mackay early in the morning.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore between Hamilton Island and Mackay.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre offshore.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.
Tuesday 30 June
- Winds
- Easterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre during the morning.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre.
- 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 9:00 am EST Sunday.
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