View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 3:00 am EST on Wednesday 4 February 2026.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge of high pressure extends over the south Queensland waters. The ridge will be maintained through the week as a high [1024 hPa] over the Tasman Sea moves east.
Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Wednesday for Capricornia Coast
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots south of Cape Capricorn early in the morning.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm north of Cape Capricorn.
Thursday 5 February
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots inshore early in the morning.
- Seas
- 1 to 2 metres.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm inshore in the morning and afternoon.
Friday 6 February
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres.
- Swell
- Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
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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- Marine Knowledge Centre - explanations and definitions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 9:00 am EST Wednesday.
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