No warnings for the Northern Territory
Forecast issued at 2:30 am CST on Tuesday 25 August 2026.
Weather Situation
A weak ridge extends over coastal waters from the east. A high crossing southern Australia during the week will direct southeasterly winds over north and eastern coastal waters from Wednesday.
Forecast for Tuesday until midnight
- Winds
- Easterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore north of Cape Wessel during the morning. Winds turning southeasterly during the morning and early afternoon.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Wednesday 26 August
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore north of Cape Wessel during the morning.
- Swell
- Northeast to southeasterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Thursday 27 August
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres inshore during the afternoon.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly 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 8:30 am CST Tuesday.
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