Weather Situation for Queensland Gulf of Carpentaria
A monsoon trough extends over the Gulf waters. Tropical low 31U [1004 hPa] in the southern Gulf waters is forecast to move slowly west, likely moving over the NT on Thursday or Friday.
Weather Situation for North Queensland
A monsoon trough extends over the Peninsula and Cooktown waters. Tropical low 29U [1002 hPa] in the northern Coral Sea will move towards the northeast coast over the next few days, most likely crossing the coast between Cooktown and Townsville on Friday, drawing the monsoon trough south.
Weather Situation for South Queensland
A ridge persists over the south Queensland waters, maintained by a high [1023 hPa] near New Zealand.
South East Gulf of Carpentaria: QLD-NT Border to Cape Keerweer Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for South East Gulf of Carpentaria: QLD-NT Border to Cape Keerweer
Issued: Wednesday, 4 March 9:00AM
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 March
Winds: East to northeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore south of Kowanyama in the late morning. Winds tending north to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots in the late evening.
Seas: 1 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres by early evening.
Swell: North to northwesterly around 1 metre.
Weather: Cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm from the late morning.
Forecast for Thursday, 5 March
Winds: Northeasterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore south of Kowanyama during the morning. Winds tending northwest to northeasterly before dawn then becoming variable about 10 knots in the late evening.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell: North to northwesterly around 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Friday, 6 March
Winds: Northwest to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots tending northwesterly during the evening.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell: North to northwesterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
North East Gulf of Carpentaria: Cape Keerweer to Crab Island Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for North East Gulf of Carpentaria: Cape Keerweer to Crab Island
Issued: Wednesday, 4 March 9:00AM
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 March
Winds: Northwesterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore north of Cullen Point in the late morning and early afternoon.
Seas: 1 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres by early evening.
Swell: Northwesterly 1 to 1.5 metres.
Weather: Cloudy. 95% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening with possible squalls.
Forecast for Thursday, 5 March
Winds: Northwesterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore during the morning.
Swell: Northwesterly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning.
Weather: Cloudy. 95% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Friday, 6 March
Winds: Northwesterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres.
Swell: West to northwesterly around 1 metre.
Weather: Cloudy. 95% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Torres Strait Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Torres Strait
Issued: Wednesday, 4 March 9:00AM
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 March
Winds: Northwesterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore west of Cape York in the late morning and afternoon.
Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres west of Cape York.
Swell: Westerly around 1 metre west of Cape York, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres around midday.
Weather: Cloudy. 95% chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm from the late morning. Possible squalls with thunderstorms inshore in the late morning.
Forecast for Thursday, 5 March
Winds: Northwesterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning.
Swell: Westerly 1 to 1.5 metres west of Cape York, decreasing to around 1 metre around midday.East to southeasterly below 1 metre, increasing to around 1 metre outside the reef.
Weather: Cloudy. 95% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning.
Forecast for Friday, 6 March
Winds: Northwesterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres.
Swell: East to southeasterly below 1 metre, increasing to around 1 metre outside the reef.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
Peninsula Coast: Sharp Point to Cape Melville Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Peninsula Coast: Sharp Point to Cape Melville
Issued: Wednesday, 4 March 9:00AM
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 March
Winds: West to northwesterly 10 to 15 knots becoming variable about 10 knots in the evening.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Southeasterly around 1 metre outside the reef, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres around midday.
Weather: Cloudy. 95% chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm in the late morning and afternoon.
Forecast for Thursday, 5 March
Winds: Northwest to southwesterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore in the late evening.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres south of Cape Sidmouth during the morning.
Swell: Southeasterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres outside the reef.
Weather: Cloudy. 95% chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm from the late morning.
Forecast for Friday, 6 March
Winds: Northwesterly 15 to 25 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres outside the reef.
Swell: Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the afternoon.
Weather: Cloudy. 95% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening.
Cooktown Coast: Cape Melville to Cape Tribulation Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Cooktown Coast: Cape Melville to Cape Tribulation
Issued: Wednesday, 4 March 9:00AM
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore south of Cooktown in the late evening.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
Swell: East to southeasterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres outside the reef.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening.
Forecast for Thursday, 5 March
Winds: Southerly 15 to 25 knots turning west to southwesterly 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon. Winds reaching up to 30 knots offshore south of Cooktown during the afternoon and evening.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres outside the reef.
Swell: Southeasterly below 1 metre, increasing to 2 to 3 metres outside the reef.
Weather: Cloudy. 95% chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening.
Forecast for Friday, 6 March
Winds: Westerly 20 to 30 knots turning north to northwesterly 15 to 20 knots during the day.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres outside the reef.
Swell: Southeasterly 2 to 3 metres outside the reef, tending easterly around 1 metre during the evening.
Weather: Cloudy. 95% chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening.
Cairns Coast: Cape Tribulation to Cardwell Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Cairns Coast: Cape Tribulation to Cardwell
Issued: Wednesday, 4 March 9:00AM
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 March
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore in the late evening.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres outside the reef.
Swell: Southeasterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres outside the reef.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the late afternoon and evening.
Forecast for Thursday, 5 March
Winds: South to southeasterly 20 to 30 knots.
Seas: 2 to 3 metres.
Swell: Southeasterly around 1 metre, increasing to 2 to 3 metres outside the reef.
Weather: Cloudy. 95% chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening.
Forecast for Friday, 6 March
Winds: Northeast to southeasterly 20 to 30 knots tending northwest to northeasterly 15 to 25 knots during the morning.
Seas: 2 to 3 metres, decreasing to 1 to 2 metres during the afternoon.
Swell: Northeast to southeasterly 2 to 4 metres, tending northwest to northeasterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres during the afternoon.
Weather: Cloudy. 95% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Townsville Coast: Cardwell to Bowen Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Townsville Coast: Cardwell to Bowen
Issued: Wednesday, 4 March 9:00AM
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 March
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots.
Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef, increasing to 1 to 2 metres during the afternoon.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Thursday, 5 March
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots.
Seas: 2 to 3 metres.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres outside the reef.
Weather: Cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the late afternoon and evening.
Forecast for Friday, 6 March
Winds: East to southeasterly 25 to 30 knots turning northeasterly 20 to 25 knots during the morning.
Seas: 2 to 3 metres, decreasing to 1 to 2 metres during the morning.
Swell: East to northeasterly 2 to 3 metres, tending northerly 1.5 to 2.5 metres during the afternoon.
Weather: Cloudy. 95% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
Mackay Coast: Bowen to St Lawrence Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Mackay Coast: Bowen to St Lawrence
Issued: Wednesday, 4 March 9:00AM
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 March
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots.
Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Thursday, 5 March
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots.
Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
Swell: Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Forecast for Friday, 6 March
Winds: Easterly 20 to 30 knots turning northeasterly 15 to 20 knots during the morning.
Seas: 1 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning.
Swell: Northeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Cloudy. 95% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening.
Great Barrier Reef Offshore Waters Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Great Barrier Reef Offshore Waters
Issued: Wednesday, 4 March 9:00AM
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 March
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots.
Seas: 1 to 2 metres.
Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres.
Weather: Mostly sunny.
Forecast for Thursday, 5 March
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots turning easterly 20 to 25 knots in the evening.
Seas: 1.5 to 2 metres, increasing to 2 to 3 metres north of Creal Reef.
Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres through the Capricorn Channel.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Forecast for Friday, 6 March
Winds: Easterly 15 to 25 knots turning northeasterly during the morning.
Seas: 1 to 2 metres.
Swell: Northeast to southeasterly 1 to 2 metres, tending northwest to northeasterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres during the morning.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Capricornia Coast: St Lawrence to Burnett Heads Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Capricornia Coast: St Lawrence to Burnett Heads
Issued: Wednesday, 4 March 9:00AM
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 March
Winds: Easterly 15 to 20 knots turning southeasterly 20 to 25 knots in the late morning.
Seas: 1.5 to 2 metres.
Swell: Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.
Forecast for Thursday, 5 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots north of Agnes Water during the morning.
Seas: 1.5 to 2 metres.
Swell: Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore.
Weather: Mostly sunny. 50% chance of showers.
Forecast for Friday, 6 March
Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots tending east to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots during the morning.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre during the morning.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening.
Hervey Bay Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Hervey Bay
Issued: Wednesday, 4 March 9:00AM
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres.
Swell: North to northeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Mostly sunny.
Forecast for Thursday, 5 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres.
Swell: North to northeasterly around 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.
Forecast for Friday, 6 March
Winds: Easterly 10 to 15 knots decreasing to about 10 knots during the evening.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell: Northeasterly around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres in the northern bay.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the evening.
K'gari Coast: Sandy Cape to Double Island Point Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for K'gari Coast: Sandy Cape to Double Island Point
Issued: Wednesday, 4 March 9:00AM
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 March
Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
Swell: Easterly 1.5 metres.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Thursday, 5 March
Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres.
Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Forecast for Friday, 6 March
Winds: Easterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
Swell: Easterly 2 to 2.5 metres.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the evening.
Sunshine Coast Waters: Double Island Point to Cape Moreton Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Sunshine Coast Waters: Double Island Point to Cape Moreton
Issued: Wednesday, 4 March 9:00AM
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 March
Winds: Easterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore in the evening.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore north of Maroochydore.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Thursday, 5 March
Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres.
Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Forecast for Friday, 6 March
Winds: Easterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
Swell: Easterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the evening.
Moreton Bay Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Moreton Bay
Issued: Wednesday, 4 March 9:00AM
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 March
Winds: Easterly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell:
Weather: Mostly sunny.
Forecast for Thursday, 5 March
Winds: Easterly 10 to 15 knots turning southeasterly early in the morning.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell:
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Forecast for Friday, 6 March
Winds: Easterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell:
Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers.
Gold Coast Waters: Cape Moreton to Point Danger Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Gold Coast Waters: Cape Moreton to Point Danger
Issued: Wednesday, 4 March 9:00AM
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 March
Winds: Easterly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1.5 metres offshore.
Weather: Mostly sunny.
Forecast for Thursday, 5 March
Winds: Easterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore by early evening.
Swell: Easterly 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres during the afternoon.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Forecast for Friday, 6 March
Winds: Easterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
Swell: Easterly 2 to 2.5 metres.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
