View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 9:00 pm EST on Tuesday 16 June 2026.
Weather Situation
A ridge extends over the south Queensland waters from a high [1033 hPa] over the Tasman Sea. The ridge and high will gradually weaken later this week.
Forecast for Tuesday until midnight
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore south of Cape Capricorn.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Wednesday 17 June
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots turning easterly during the day.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Thursday 18 June
- Winds
- Easterly 10 to 15 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Friday 19 June
- Winds
- Easterly 10 to 15 knots turning northeasterly during the morning.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 50% 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 am EST Wednesday.
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