View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 3:00 am EST on Thursday 14 May 2026.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge extends over the southern Queensland waters from a large high [1041 hPa] near Tasmania. The ridge will remain in place over coming days while gradually weakening as the high slowly moves eastwards.
Forecast for Thursday until midnight
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres.
- Swell
- North to northeasterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Friday 15 May
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres in the northern bay.
- Swell
- North to northeasterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
Saturday 16 May
- Winds
- South to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- Swell
- North to northeasterly below 1 metre.
- 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
- 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 Thursday.
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