View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 3:00 am EST on Monday 11 May 2026.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge extends over the northern Queensland waters from a large high [1035 hPa] in the Great Australian Bight. The ridge will remain in place over coming days as the high slowly moves eastwards.
Forecast for Monday until midnight
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots increasing to 20 to 30 knots in the evening then decreasing to 20 to 25 knots in the late evening.
- 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 12 May
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots increasing to 25 to 30 knots in the late afternoon then decreasing to 20 to 25 knots in the late evening.
- Seas
- 1.5 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. 60% chance of showers.
Wednesday 13 May
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2 metres.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres through the Capricorn Channel.
- 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 am EST Monday.
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