View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 3:00 pm EST on Tuesday 18 August 2026.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge extends over southern Queensland waters and will persist for several days as a strong high [1041 hPa] over the Tasman Sea drifts slowly east. The ridge will weaken slightly by midweek.
Forecast for Tuesday until midnight
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.
Wednesday 19 August
- Winds
- Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots decreasing to about 10 knots in the late evening.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Thursday 20 August
- Winds
- Variable about 10 knots.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Friday 21 August
- Winds
- Variable below 10 knots.
- Seas
- Below 0.5 metres.
- 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.
- Latest Coastal Observations
- Tide Predictions
- Marine Knowledge Centre - explanations and definitions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 9:00 pm EST Tuesday.
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