Torres Strait Coastal Waters Forecast

No warnings for Queensland

Forecast updated at 4:12 pm EST on Thursday 13 July 2017.

Weather Situation

A high pressure system that is moving slowly east over the Tasman Sea extends a firm ridge over north Queensland waters. The high should weaken over the next few days with the ridge slackening as a result.

Forecast for Thursday until midnight

Winds
Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots.
Seas
1.5 to 2.5 metres.
Swell
Easterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres outside the reef.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 20% chance of a shower.

Friday 14 July

Winds
Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore east of Cape York early in the morning.
Seas
1 to 2 metres.
Swell
Easterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres outside the reef.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 40% chance of showers.

Saturday 15 July

Winds
Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots at times.
Seas
1 to 2 metres, decreasing below 1.5 metres during the afternoon.
Swell
Easterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 20% chance of a shower.

Sunday 16 July

Winds
Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots.
Seas
1 to 2 metres.
Swell
Easterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 30% chance of a shower.

Please be awareWind gusts can be 40 percent stronger than the averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height. Wind warnings are issued for today and tomorrow and describe the highest category of wind warning for that day.

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The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:45 am EST Friday.

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