View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast updated at 9:41 am EST on Friday 23 October 2026.
Weather Situation
A ridge of high pressure extends over the northern Queensland waters from a high [1033 hPa] centred over the southern Tasman Sea. This pattern will persist over coming days as the high slowly weakens and drifts east.
Forecast for Friday until midnight
- Winds
- East to northeasterly about 10 knots.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre outside the reef.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny. The chance of a thunderstorm inshore in the afternoon and evening.
Saturday 24 October
- Winds
- Easterly 10 to 15 knots.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Sunday 25 October
- Winds
- Easterly 10 to 15 knots.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre outside the reef.
- Weather
- Mostly 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 3:00 pm EST Friday.
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