View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 3:00 am EST on Wednesday 22 July 2026.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge of high pressure extends over the northern Queensland waters from a high [1030 hPa] centred over the Tasman Sea. The ridge will slowly relax over coming days as the high slowly weakens, before strengthening again from Friday as a new high moves east across southern Australia.
Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Wednesday for Townsville Coast
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore early in the morning.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Thursday 23 July
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres outside the reef.
- Swell
- Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef, decreasing to around 1 metre by early evening.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Friday 24 July
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres.
- Swell
- Easterly 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
- 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 9:00 am EST Wednesday.
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