View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 4:45 am EST on Saturday 30 September 2023.
Weather Situation
A broad high [1026 hPa] over the northern Tasman Sea maintains a ridge over the North Queensland Waters. The high will drift slowly east over the weekend and early next week, maintaining the ridge.
Forecast for Saturday until midnight
- Winds
- East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore around midday.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Sunday 1 October
- Winds
- Easterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots between Hamilton Island and Mackay in the evening.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- Swell
- Below 0.5 metres.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Monday 2 October
- Winds
- Easterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- Swell
- Below 0.5 metres.
- 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 3:50 pm EST Saturday.
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