View the current warnings for the Northern Territory
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.
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 pm CST Thursday.
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