Coastal Waters Forecast 

IDQ10860

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Great Barrier Reef Offshore Waters Forecast: Bowen to Yeppoon

Issued at 2:50 pm EST on Friday 9 October 2026
for the period until midnight EST Monday 12 October 2026.

Please be aware
Wind 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.

Warning Information

Weather Situation

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

Forecast for Friday 9 October until midnight

Winds: Easterly about 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the late evening. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southeasterly around 1 metre. Weather: Mostly clear.

Forecast for Saturday 10 October

Winds: East to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots becoming variable below 10 knots in the early afternoon then becoming easterly 10 to 15 knots in the late afternoon. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: East to southeasterly around 1 metre. Weather: Mostly sunny.

Forecast for Sunday 11 October

Winds: Easterly 10 to 15 knots. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: East to northeasterly around 1 metre. Weather: Partly cloudy.

Forecast for Monday 12 October

Winds: Easterly 10 to 15 knots turning northeasterly during the evening. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: East to northeasterly around 1 metre. Weather: Mostly sunny.

The next routine forecast will be issued at 9:00 pm EST Friday.

* Calls to 1300 numbers cost around 27.5c incl. GST, higher from mobiles or public phones. Marine forecasts are also available on VHF and HF radio. View the radio schedule on www.bom.gov.au/marine

Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecasts for information on wind, wave and weather conditions for neighbouring coastal zones.