No warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 3:05 pm EST on Sunday 20 September 2026.
Weather Situation
A ridge extends over the southern Queensland waters from a high [1025 hPa] in the Coral Sea. The ridge will strengthen from Tuesday as a new high pressure system moves from Bass Strait out over the Tasman Sea.
Forecast for Sunday until midnight
- Winds
- East to southeasterly about 10 knots.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef, decreasing to around 1 metre by early evening.
- Weather
- Clear.
Monday 21 September
- Winds
- Easterly about 10 knots.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre outside the reef.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Tuesday 22 September
- Winds
- Easterly 10 to 15 knots turning southeasterly 15 to 20 knots in the evening.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres by early evening.
- Swell
- East to northeasterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Wednesday 23 September
- Winds
- East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre outside the reef.
- 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 pm EST Sunday.
Product IDQ11305