View the current warnings for the Northern Territory
Forecast issued at 2:30 am CST on Wednesday 15 July 2026.
Weather Situation
A ridge of high pressure directs an east to southeasterly flow across coastal waters, strengthening mid-week.
Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Wednesday for Roper Groote Coast
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore south of Numbulwar during the morning.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres during the morning.
- Swell
- Northeast to southeasterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Thursday 16 July
Strong Wind Warning for Thursday for Roper Groote Coast
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore south of Numbulwar during the morning.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres during the morning.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly around 1 metre.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Friday 17 July
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres east of Groote Eylandt.
- Swell
- Northeast to southeasterly around 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.
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- Tide Predictions
- Marine Knowledge Centre - explanations and definitions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 8:30 am CST Wednesday.
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