View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 3:04 am EST on Thursday 13 August 2026.
Weather Situation
A ridge strengthens along the east coast and will persist for several days as a strong high moves east across southern Australia.
Forecast for Thursday until midnight
- Winds
- Southerly 20 to 30 knots turning southeasterly 15 to 25 knots during the morning.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres during the morning.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Cloud clearing.
Friday 14 August
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres.
- Swell
- Southeasterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Saturday 15 August
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres.
- Swell
- Southeasterly around 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 70% 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.
- Latest Coastal Observations
- Tide Predictions
- Marine Knowledge Centre - explanations and definitions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 9:00 am EST Thursday.
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