IDQ11292
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Issued at 3:00 pm EST on Monday 20 July 2026
for the period until midnight EST Thursday 23 July 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.
A firm ridge of high pressure extends over the northern Queensland waters from a high [1035 hPa] centred over the Tasman Sea. A trough will continue to drift north over the central Coral Sea, enhancing the winds in the coastal waters. The ridge will slowly relax over coming days as the high slowly weakens and slips further east over the Tasman Sea.
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres. Swell: Southeasterly around 1 metre outside the reef. Weather: Mostly clear.
Winds: Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore early in the morning. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre during the morning. Swell: Southeasterly around 1 metre outside the reef. Weather: Mostly sunny.
Winds: Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: East to southeasterly around 1 metre. Weather: Mostly sunny.
Winds: East to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: East to southeasterly around 1 metre. Weather: Partly cloudy.
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef. Swell: Southeasterly around 1 metre outside the reef. Weather: Mostly clear.
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef. Swell: Southeasterly around 1 metre outside the reef, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning, then decreasing to around 1 metre around midday. Weather: Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef. Swell: Southeasterly around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning, then decreasing to around 1 metre during the afternoon. Weather: Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef. Swell: Southeasterly around 1 metre outside the reef. Weather: Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres outside the reef. Swell: Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef. Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots south of Cooktown during the day. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres outside the reef. Swell: Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres later in the evening. Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres south of Cooktown. Swell: Southeasterly 1 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon. Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres outside the reef. Swell: Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef, decreasing to around 1 metre during the evening. Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
Winds: South to southeasterly 15 to 25 knots. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres outside the reef. Swell: Southeasterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres outside the reef. Weather: Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore north of Cairns during the day. Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres. Swell: Southeasterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres outside the reef. Weather: Cloudy. 90% chance of showers.
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres outside the reef. Swell: Southeasterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres outside the reef. Weather: Cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Winds: South to southeasterly 15 to 25 knots. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres outside the reef. Swell: Southeasterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef. Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore in the late evening. Seas: 1 to 2 metres. Swell: Easterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef. Weather: Partly cloudy.
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore during the day. Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres. Swell: Easterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres outside the reef. Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots decreasing to 15 to 25 knots in the early 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.
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. Weather: Partly cloudy.
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore in the late evening. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore. Swell: East to southeasterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore. Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots. Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres. Swell: Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore. Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore. Swell: Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore. Weather: Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore. Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres offshore, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning. Weather: Partly cloudy.
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots. Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres. Swell: Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 2.5 to 3 metres through the Capricorn Channel. Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Winds: Southeasterly 25 to 30 knots. Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres. Swell: Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 2 to 3 metres through the Capricorn Channel. Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers.
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots decreasing to 15 to 25 knots before dawn. Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres around midday. Swell: East to southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres through the Capricorn Channel. Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres. Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres through the Capricorn Channel. Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 9:00 pm EST Monday.
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