No warnings for the Northern Territory
Forecast updated at 6:13 pm CST on Monday 18 May 2026.
Weather Situation
A ridge of high pressure strengthening over Central Australia will direct moderate to fresh southeasterly winds over coastal waters from Tuesday, persisting for most of the week.
Forecast for Monday until midnight
- Winds
- Variable below 10 knots.
- Seas
- Below 0.5 metres.
- Swell
- Below 0.5 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Tuesday 19 May
- Winds
- East to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots decreasing to about 10 knots in the middle of the day.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Below 0.5 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.
Wednesday 20 May
- Winds
- East to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots decreasing to about 10 knots in the evening.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Below 0.5 metres.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Thursday 21 May
- Winds
- East to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots decreasing to below 10 knots during the afternoon.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Below 0.5 metres.
- 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.
- This forecast is also available via scheduled broadcasts on marine radio.
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The next routine forecast will be issued at 8:30 pm CST Monday.
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