View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 9:00 pm EST on Tuesday 28 April 2026.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge extends over the south Queensland waters from a near-stationary high [1030 hPa] in the Tasman Sea and will persist for several days. A trough will form well offshore from Wednesday, creating a squeeze with the ridge and increasing winds.
Forecast for Tuesday until midnight
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore north of Maroochydore.
- Seas
- 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore north of Maroochydore.
- Swell
- Easterly 1.5 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Wednesday 29 April
Strong Wind Warning for Wednesday for Sunshine Coast Waters
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore north of Maroochydore during the afternoon and evening.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm offshore in the morning and afternoon.
Thursday 30 April
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots decreasing to 20 to 25 knots in the morning.
- Seas
- 2 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- Easterly 1.5 to 2 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Friday 1 May
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2 metres.
- Swell
- Easterly 1.5 to 2 metres.
- 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 3:00 am EST Wednesday.
Product IDQ11310