View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 9:00 pm EST on Monday 17 August 2026.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge extends over northern Queensland waters and will persist for several days as a strong high [1041 hPa] near Tasmania moves further east over the Tasman Sea. The high will weaken slightly by midweek.
Forecast for Monday until midnight
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots through the Capricorn Channel.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2 metres.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly around 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 metres through the Capricorn Channel.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Tuesday 18 August
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 2 metres.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres through the Capricorn Channel.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Wednesday 19 August
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres north of Creal Reef.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres through the Capricorn Channel.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.
Thursday 20 August
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres through the Capricorn Channel.
- 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
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- This forecast is also available via scheduled broadcasts on marine radio.
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The next routine forecast will be issued at 3:00 am EST Tuesday.
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