Townsville Coastal Waters Forecast: Cardwell to Bowen

No warnings for Queensland

Forecast issued at 3:00 am EST on Sunday 11 October 2026.

Weather Situation

A weak ridge extends over the north Queensland waters, strengthening slightly on Sunday.

Forecast for Sunday until midnight

Winds
East to southeasterly about 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the early afternoon.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Swell
East to northeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather
Mostly sunny.

Monday 12 October

Winds
East to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Swell
East to northeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather
Partly cloudy.

Tuesday 13 October

Winds
East to northeasterly about 10 knots.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Swell
East to northeasterly around 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.

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The next routine forecast will be issued at 9:00 am EST Sunday.

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