No warnings for the Northern Territory
Forecast issued at 2:30 am CST on Friday 17 April 2026.
Weather Situation
A trough moves across the northern Top End today, with east to southeasterly winds returning to coastal waters in its wake.
Forecast for Friday until midnight
- Winds
- South to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots turning easterly during the morning.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Below 0.5 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Saturday 18 April
- Winds
- Easterly 10 to 15 knots.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Below 0.5 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening.
Sunday 19 April
- Winds
- Easterly 10 to 15 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- Swell
- Below 0.5 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
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.
- Latest Coastal Observations
- Tide Predictions
- Marine Knowledge Centre - explanations and definitions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 8:30 am CST Friday.
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