No warnings for the Northern Territory
Forecast issued at 8:30 am CST on Wednesday 26 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 today.
Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore south of Numbulwar during the morning.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore.
- Swell
- Below 0.5 metres.
- Weather
- Sunny.
Thursday 27 August
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres during the morning.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Sunny.
Friday 28 August
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots becoming variable about 10 knots during the evening.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore south of Numbulwar during the morning.
- 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 2:30 pm CST Wednesday.
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