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Forecast issued at 4:45 am EST on Saturday 24 August 2019.
Weather Situation
A high [1026 hPa] over southeast Queensland extends a weakening ridge through north Queensland waters. A weak trough and southeasterly wind surge near the Whitsundays will move northwards to Cairns waters during today while gradually weakening. The ridge will weaken on Sunday as the high moves further east across the Coral Sea.
Forecast for Saturday until midnight
- Winds
- South to southeast 10 to 15 knots west of Cape Upstart in the early morning. East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots east of Cape Upstart, spreading west to remaining waters during the day. Winds tending east to northeasterly 15 to 20 knots inshore in the afternoon.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre outside the reef, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Sunday 25 August
- Winds
- East to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching 15 to 20 knots at times. Inshore afternoon northeasterly sea breezes reaching 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
- Swell
- East to northeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef, decreasing to around 1 metre around midday.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Monday 26 August
- Winds
- Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots. Inshore afternoon northeasterly sea breezes. Winds reaching up to 20 knots in the afternoon and evening.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- Swell
- East to northeasterly around 1 metre outside the reef.
- Weather
- 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
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The next routine forecast will be issued at 3:50 pm EST Saturday.
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