No warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 3:00 am EST on Saturday 16 May 2026.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge extends over the southern Queensland waters from a large high [1040 hPa] near New Zealand. The ridge will weakening over the coming days as the high slowly moves eastwards. A trough may form near the northern New South Wales or far southeastern Queensland coast later in the weekend or early next week.
Forecast for Saturday until midnight
- Winds
- Southerly 10 to 15 knots turning southeasterly in the middle of the day.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- North to northeasterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Sunday 17 May
- Winds
- Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots decreasing to about 10 knots in the late evening.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Northeasterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Monday 18 May
- Winds
- Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots turning easterly during the morning.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- North to northeasterly 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 Saturday.
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