View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 3:00 pm EST on Saturday 9 May 2026.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge extends over the northern Queensland waters from a large high [1036 hPa] in the Great Australian Bight. The ridge will remain in place over coming days as the high slowly moves eastwards.
Forecast for Saturday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Saturday for Cooktown Coast
- Winds
- Southeasterly 25 to 30 knots.
- Seas
- 2 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
- Weather
- Cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Sunday 10 May
Strong Wind Warning for Sunday for Cooktown Coast
- Winds
- Southeasterly 25 to 30 knots.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef, increasing to 1 to 2 metres by early evening.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers.
Monday 11 May
- Winds
- Southeasterly 25 to 30 knots.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres outside the reef.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers.
Tuesday 12 May
- Winds
- Southeasterly 25 to 30 knots.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres outside the reef.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 60% 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.
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- Tide Predictions
- Marine Knowledge Centre - explanations and definitions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 9:00 pm EST Saturday.
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