View the current warnings for the Northern Territory
Forecast issued at 8:30 am CST on Sunday 26 July 2026.
Weather Situation
A ridge over central Australia directs a southeasterly flow over the coastal waters. Winds briefly ease early next week.
Forecast for Sunday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Sunday for Beagle Bonaparte Coast
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore south of Channel Point during the morning. Winds turning southerly 15 to 20 knots in the late afternoon.
- Seas
- 1 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 metre by early evening.
- Swell
- East to northeasterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Sunny.
Monday 27 July
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots tending southerly 10 to 15 knots in the late evening.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre during the afternoon.
- Swell
- Northeasterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Sunny.
Tuesday 28 July
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots turning southerly 10 to 15 knots during the afternoon.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre during the afternoon or evening.
- Swell
- North to northeasterly below 1 metre.
- 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.
- Latest Coastal Observations
- Tide Predictions
- Marine Knowledge Centre - explanations and definitions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 2:30 pm CST Sunday.
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