View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 3:00 pm EST on Thursday 30 April 2026.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge extends over the northern Queensland waters from a near-stationary high [1037 hPa] near New Zealand. The ridge will persist for several days, weakening a little from Sunday.
Forecast for Thursday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Thursday for Townsville Coast
- Winds
- Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore south of Cape Bowling Green during the afternoon and evening.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2 metres.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Friday 1 May
Strong Wind Warning for Friday for Townsville Coast
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore south of Cape Bowling Green early in the morning.
- Seas
- 1 to 2 metres.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
Saturday 2 May
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres inside the reef.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Sunday 3 May
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre outside the reef.
- 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.
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 9:00 pm EST Thursday.
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