South East Gulf of Carpentaria Forecast

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Forecast issued at 3:00 pm EST on Sunday 8 February 2026.

Weather Situation

A weak trough extends across the northern Gulf of Carpentaria waters, gradually moving southwards, with a weak ridge of high pressure in place to the south.

Forecast for Sunday until midnight

Winds
Variable about 10 knots.
Seas
Below 0.5 metres.
Weather
Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm.

Monday 9 February

Winds
Variable about 10 knots.
Seas
Below 0.5 metres.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.

Tuesday 10 February

Winds
North to northeasterly about 10 knots.
Seas
Below 0.5 metres.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.

Wednesday 11 February

Winds
North to northeasterly about 10 knots.
Seas
Below 0.5 metres.
Weather
Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.

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.

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The next routine forecast will be issued at 9:00 pm EST Sunday.

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