View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast updated at 7:55 am EST on Friday 14 May 2021.
Weather Situation
A ridge extends along the tropical east coast, strengthening through the end of the week and weekend as a large high moves into the Great Australian Bight.
Forecast for Friday until midnight
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots. Inshore afternoon sea breezes east to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre outside the reef.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny. Possible offshore shower.
Saturday 15 May
- Winds
- Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots. Inshore afternoon sea breezes east to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef during the morning.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre outside the reef.
- Weather
- Sunny.
Sunday 16 May
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots. Inshore afternoon sea breezes east to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre.
- 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.
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- Tide Predictions
- Marine Knowledge Centre - explanations and definitions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 3:50 pm EST Friday.
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