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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Updated Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 10:42 am EST on Wednesday 20 May 2026
for the period until midnight EST Thursday 21 May 2026.

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 20 May

Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
South East Gulf of Carpentaria, Cooktown Coast, Cairns Coast, Mackay Coast, Sunshine Coast Waters and Gold Coast Waters

Cancellation for the following areas:
North East Gulf of Carpentaria and Townsville Coast

Wind Warnings for Thursday 21 May

Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
South East Gulf of Carpentaria, Peninsula Coast, Cooktown Coast, Cairns Coast, Townsville Coast, Mackay Coast, Capricornia Coast, K'gari Coast, Sunshine Coast Waters and Gold Coast Waters

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 3:00 pm EST Wednesday.

Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local Waters Forecast for information on wind, wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.