View the current warnings for the Northern Territory
Forecast issued at 2:30 am CST on Monday 8 December 2025.
Weather Situation
A broad trough over central parts of the Territory directs light northerly winds over coastal waters. A ridge over the Gulf of Carpentaria develops from Tuesday.
Forecast for Monday until midnight
- Winds
- Variable about 10 knots.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Below 0.5 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm this morning.
Tuesday 9 December
- Winds
- Northeasterly 10 to 15 knots.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Below 0.5 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
Wednesday 10 December
- Winds
- Easterly 10 to 15 knots decreasing to about 10 knots during the afternoon.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Below 0.5 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning.
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 Monday.
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