View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 9:00 am EST on Tuesday 21 April 2026.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge extends over the south Queensland waters. A low [999 hPa] near New Zealand will move east, crossing New Zealand today. A high will move near New Zealand on Wednesday, maintaining the ridge.
Forecast for Tuesday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Tuesday for Gold Coast Waters
- Winds
- Southerly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore south of Point Lookout in the early afternoon.
- Seas
- 2 metres.
- Swell
- Southerly 1 to 2 metres inshore, increasing to 2.5 to 3 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Wednesday 22 April
- Winds
- Southerly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 2 to 2.5 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers.
Thursday 23 April
- Winds
- Southerly 15 to 25 knots.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2 metres.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 2 to 2.5 metres offshore.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 90% 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 3:00 pm EST Tuesday.
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