View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 9:00 pm EST on Sunday 5 July 2026.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge extends over the south Queensland waters and will persist for several days. A significant south to southeasterly swell will develop about the far southeast waters from Monday, easing gradually from the middle of this week.
Forecast for Sunday until midnight
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore.
- Seas
- 1.5 metres, increasing to 2 metres offshore.
- Swell
- Southeasterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Monday 6 July
Strong Wind Warning for Monday for K'gari Coast
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots during the day.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 1 to 2 metres inshore, increasing to 2 to 3 metres offshore during the morning.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers.
- Caution
- Large and powerful surf conditions in the afternoon and evening are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
Tuesday 7 July
- Winds
- South to southeasterly 20 to 25 knots becoming southerly 20 to 30 knots in the evening then tending south to southeasterly 20 to 25 knots in the late evening.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2 metres.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 2.5 to 3 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
- Caution
- Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
Wednesday 8 July
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2 metres.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 2.5 to 3 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
- Caution
- Large and powerful surf conditions in the early morning are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
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 Monday.
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