No warnings for the Northern Territory
Forecast issued at 8:30 pm CST on Saturday 10 October 2026.
Weather Situation
A ridge lies across the Gulf of Carpentaria and Top End. The ridge will strengthen over the Gulf of Carpentaria during the weekend and into early next week.
Forecast for Saturday until midnight
- Winds
- Northeast to southeasterly about 10 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore north of Cape Wessel in the evening.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres in the far northeast.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Clear.
Sunday 11 October
- Winds
- Easterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots in the far northeast in the late evening.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Monday 12 October
- Winds
- Easterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres during the morning.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Tuesday 13 October
- Winds
- Easterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- Below 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.
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 am CST Sunday.
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