Gove Peninsula Coast Forecast: Cape Wessel to Cape Arnhem

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Forecast issued at 2:30 pm CST on Thursday 13 August 2026.

Weather Situation

A strong ridge extending over southern Australia will see a southeasterly wind surge across coastal waters.

Forecast for Thursday until midnight

Winds
Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots inshore during the afternoon and evening.
Seas
Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres inshore.
Swell
Below 0.5 metres.
Weather
Clear.

Friday 14 August

Winds
Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots turning easterly 15 to 20 knots during the morning.
Seas
Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning.
Swell
South to southeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather
Mostly sunny.

Saturday 15 August

Winds
Easterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas
Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
Swell
East to southeasterly around 1 metre.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.

Sunday 16 August

Winds
East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas
Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
Swell
Easterly around 1 metre.
Weather
Mostly 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.

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The next routine forecast will be issued at 8:30 pm CST Thursday.

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