Townsville Coastal Waters Forecast: Cardwell to Bowen

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Forecast issued at 9:00 pm EST on Sunday 9 November 2025.

Weather Situation

A weakening ridge of high pressure extends over northern Queensland waters as a trough crosses southern Queensland. From Tuesday a new ridge will develop across northern Queensland waters, extending from a high crossing the Bight.

Forecast for Sunday until midnight

Winds
Northerly below 10 knots.
Seas
Below 0.5 metres.
Swell
Below 0.5 metres.
Weather
Mostly clear.

Monday 10 November

Winds
Variable about 10 knots.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Swell
Easterly below 1 metre.
Weather
Mostly sunny.

Tuesday 11 November

Winds
Variable about 10 knots becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots in the middle of the day.
Seas
Below 0.5 metres, increasing to around 1 metre around midday.
Swell
Northeast to southeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather
Partly cloudy.

Wednesday 12 November

Winds
Easterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas
Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef during the evening.
Swell
East to northeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather
Mostly 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.

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The next routine forecast will be issued at 3:00 am EST Monday.

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