No warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 3:00 pm EST on Wednesday 19 August 2026.
Weather Situation
A firm but slowly weakening ridge persists over northern Queensland waters from a high [1037 hPa] drifting east over the Tasman Sea.
Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Thursday 20 August
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.
Friday 21 August
- Winds
- East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Saturday 22 August
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
- Weather
- Sunny.
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
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- This forecast is also available via scheduled broadcasts on marine radio.
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The next routine forecast will be issued at 9:00 pm EST Wednesday.
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