No warnings for Queensland
Forecast updated at 10:07 am EST on Wednesday 5 August 2026.
Weather Situation
A ridge of high pressure extends over the northern Queensland waters from a high [1026 hPa] over southern Australia, and will remain in place over coming days.
Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Thursday 6 August
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres north of Cairns.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef, decreasing to around 1 metre later in the evening.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Friday 7 August
- Winds
- South to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres north of Cairns.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
- Weather
- Cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
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 3:00 pm EST Wednesday.
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