View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 9:00 am EST on Wednesday 12 November 2025.
Weather Situation
A high [1025 hPa] south of Australia extends a ridge over the northern Queensland waters. The ridge will remain in place over coming days as the high shifts eastwards.
Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
- Winds
- Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots turning easterly 15 to 20 knots in the late afternoon.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef by early evening.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.
Thursday 13 November
- Winds
- Easterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots inshore in the afternoon.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres around midday.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly around 1 metre outside the reef.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Friday 14 November
- Winds
- Easterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly around 1 metre outside the reef.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning.
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 3:00 pm EST Wednesday.
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