Weather Situation for Queensland Gulf of Carpentaria
A trough extends over the Gulf waters and will drift north into the Torres Strait late on Tuesday.
Weather Situation for North Queensland
A trough extends over the Peninsula waters and will drift north into the Torres Strait on Tuesday. A low [1003 hPa] in the northeast Coral Sea will move south from Monday, remaining well offshore.
Weather Situation for South Queensland
A ridge extends over the south Queensland waters. A low [1003 hPa] in the northeast Coral Sea will move south from Monday, remaining well offshore but increasing winds and waves.
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: Saturday, 21 March 9:00PM
Forecast for Saturday, 21 March
Winds: Offshore north of Kowanyama: winds above 34 knots possible depending on movement and development of Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle. Elsewhere easterly 20 to 30 knots.
Swell:
Weather: Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Sunday, 22 March
Winds: Northeasterly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore early in the morning. Winds decreasing to 10 to 15 knots in the evening.
Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon.
Swell: North to northwesterly 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres during the afternoon.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Monday, 23 March
Winds: East to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots decreasing to about 10 knots in the late afternoon.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell: Northerly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Tuesday, 24 March
Winds: Easterly 10 to 15 knots becoming variable about 10 knots during the day.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: North to northwesterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning.
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: Saturday, 21 March 9:00PM
Forecast for Saturday, 21 March
Winds: Offshore south of Weipa: above 34 knots expected due to Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle. Elsewhere northerly 20 to 30 knots.
Swell:
Weather: Cloudy. 50% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Sunday, 22 March
Winds: Northerly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore south of Weipa early in the morning. Winds decreasing to about 10 knots in the late evening.
Seas: 2 to 3 metres, decreasing to 1 metre by early evening.
Swell: West to northwesterly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore during the afternoon.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Monday, 23 March
Winds: North to northwesterly 10 to 15 knots becoming variable about 10 knots in the morning.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Northwesterly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Tuesday, 24 March
Winds: Variable about 10 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Northwesterly around 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
Torres Strait Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Torres Strait
Issued: Saturday, 21 March 9:00PM
Forecast for Saturday, 21 March
Winds: North to northwesterly about 10 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore west of Cape York.
Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres west of Cape York.
Swell: Northwest to southwesterly around 1 metre west of Cape York.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Sunday, 22 March
Winds: North to northwesterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore west of Cape York during the morning. Winds becoming variable about 10 knots in the early afternoon.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell: West to southwesterly around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Monday, 23 March
Winds: Variable about 10 knots.
Seas: Below 0.5 metres.
Swell: West to southwesterly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm from the late morning.
Forecast for Tuesday, 24 March
Winds: Variable about 10 knots.
Seas: Below 0.5 metres.
Swell: West to southwesterly around 1 metre west of Cape York.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 95% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning.
Peninsula Coast: Sharp Point to Cape Melville Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Peninsula Coast: Sharp Point to Cape Melville
Issued: Saturday, 21 March 9:00PM
Forecast for Saturday, 21 March
Winds: Variable about 10 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: North to northeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Sunday, 22 March
Winds: Variable about 10 knots.
Seas: Below 0.5 metres.
Swell: North to northeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Monday, 23 March
Winds: Variable about 10 knots becoming southeast to southwesterly 15 to 20 knots in the early morning.
Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to around 1 metre outside the reef.
Swell: Southeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening.
Forecast for Tuesday, 24 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
Swell: Southeasterly around 1 metre outside the reef.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% 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: Saturday, 21 March 9:00PM
Forecast for Saturday, 21 March
Winds: East to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore south of Cooktown.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell: North to northeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
Weather: Cloudy. 50% chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Sunday, 22 March
Winds: East to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore south of Cooktown early in the morning and again in the late evening.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: North to northeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef, tending southeasterly around 1 metre during the morning.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Monday, 23 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
Swell: Southeasterly around 1 metre outside the reef.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Forecast for Tuesday, 24 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
Swell: Southeasterly around 1 metre outside the reef, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.
Cairns Coast: Cape Tribulation to Cardwell Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Cairns Coast: Cape Tribulation to Cardwell
Issued: Saturday, 21 March 9:00PM
Forecast for Saturday, 21 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
Weather: Cloudy. 60% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Sunday, 22 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre during the morning, then increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres by early evening.
Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef, tending southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning, then decreasing to around 1 metre during the afternoon.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Forecast for Monday, 23 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef during the afternoon.
Swell: Southeasterly around 1 metre outside the reef, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres later in the evening.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Forecast for Tuesday, 24 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
Swell: Southeasterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
Weather: Cloud clearing.
Townsville Coast: Cardwell to Bowen Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Townsville Coast: Cardwell to Bowen
Issued: Saturday, 21 March 9:00PM
Forecast for Saturday, 21 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres.
Swell: East to northeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Sunday, 22 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore south of Cape Bowling Green in the evening.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres.
Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.
Forecast for Monday, 23 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots increasing to 20 to 30 knots in the early afternoon then decreasing to 20 to 25 knots in the evening.
Seas: 1 to 2 metres.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres later in the evening.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
Forecast for Tuesday, 24 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: 1 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon.
Swell: Easterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
Weather: Sunny.
Mackay Coast: Bowen to St Lawrence Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Mackay Coast: Bowen to St Lawrence
Issued: Saturday, 21 March 9:00PM
Forecast for Saturday, 21 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 metres offshore north of Hamilton Island.
Swell: Below 0.5 metres.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Sunday, 22 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore north of Hamilton Island in the evening.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Forecast for Monday, 23 March
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots increasing to 20 to 30 knots in the late afternoon then decreasing to 20 to 25 knots in the evening.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore.
Swell: Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
Forecast for Tuesday, 24 March
Winds: South to southeasterly 15 to 25 knots decreasing to 10 to 15 knots during the evening.
Seas: 1 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon or evening.
Swell: East to southeasterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
Weather: Mostly sunny.
Great Barrier Reef Offshore Waters Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Great Barrier Reef Offshore Waters
Issued: Saturday, 21 March 9:00PM
Forecast for Saturday, 21 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres.
Swell: Northeast to southeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Sunday, 22 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres around midday.
Swell: East to southeasterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres through the Capricorn Channel during the morning.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm through the Capricorn Channel in the morning and afternoon.
Forecast for Monday, 23 March
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots.
Seas: 1 to 2 metres.
Swell: Southeasterly around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres through the Capricorn Channel.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Forecast for Tuesday, 24 March
Winds: South to southeasterly 15 to 25 knots.
Seas: 1 to 2 metres.
Swell: Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres through the Capricorn Channel.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
Capricornia Coast: St Lawrence to Burnett Heads Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Capricornia Coast: St Lawrence to Burnett Heads
Issued: Saturday, 21 March 9:00PM
Forecast for Saturday, 21 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: 1.5 metres.
Swell: Northeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm offshore south of Cape Capricorn.
Forecast for Sunday, 22 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore south of Cape Capricorn in the evening.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore south of Cape Capricorn around midday.
Swell: Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
Forecast for Monday, 23 March
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots increasing to 20 to 30 knots in the evening then decreasing to 20 to 25 knots in the late evening.
Seas: 1.5 to 2 metres.
Swell: East to southeasterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
Forecast for Tuesday, 24 March
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots turning southerly 15 to 25 knots during the morning.
Seas: 1 to 2 metres.
Swell: East to southeasterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.
Hervey Bay Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Hervey Bay
Issued: Saturday, 21 March 9:00PM
Forecast for Saturday, 21 March
Winds: Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots in the northern bay.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres in the northern bay.
Swell: North to northeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Sunday, 22 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots in the northern bay in the evening.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning.
Swell: North to northeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
Forecast for Monday, 23 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots turning southerly 15 to 20 knots in the evening.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres around midday.
Swell: North to northeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Forecast for Tuesday, 24 March
Winds: Southerly 15 to 25 knots.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres in the northern bay.
Swell: North to northeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
K'gari Coast: Sandy Cape to Double Island Point Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for K'gari Coast: Sandy Cape to Double Island Point
Issued: Saturday, 21 March 9:00PM
Forecast for Saturday, 21 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: 1.5 metres.
Swell: Easterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Sunday, 22 March
Winds: Easterly 15 to 20 knots turning southeasterly early in the morning. Winds reaching up to 25 knots offshore during the day.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore around midday.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore during the morning.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
Forecast for Monday, 23 March
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots increasing to 25 to 30 knots in the evening.
Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
Swell: Easterly 1.5 metres, tending southeasterly 1.5 metres during the morning, then increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres around midday.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Forecast for Tuesday, 24 March
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots turning southerly 25 to 30 knots during the morning.
Seas: 2 to 2.5 metres.
Swell: Southeasterly 2 to 2.5 metres.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers.
Sunshine Coast Waters: Double Island Point to Cape Moreton Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Sunshine Coast Waters: Double Island Point to Cape Moreton
Issued: Saturday, 21 March 9:00PM
Forecast for Saturday, 21 March
Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore north of Maroochydore.
Swell: Easterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Sunday, 22 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore during the morning.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Monday, 23 March
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots increasing to 25 to 30 knots in the late evening.
Seas: 1.5 to 2 metres.
Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres, tending southeasterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres during the morning.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers.
Forecast for Tuesday, 24 March
Winds: Southeasterly 25 to 30 knots turning southerly during the morning.
Seas: 2 to 2.5 metres.
Swell: Southeasterly 2 to 2.5 metres.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers.
Moreton Bay Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Moreton Bay
Issued: Saturday, 21 March 9:00PM
Forecast for Saturday, 21 March
Winds: Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell:
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Sunday, 22 March
Winds: Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell:
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Monday, 23 March
Winds: South to southeasterly 15 to 25 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres in the northern bay around midday.
Swell:
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Forecast for Tuesday, 24 March
Winds: Southerly 20 to 30 knots.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres.
Swell:
Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% 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: Saturday, 21 March 9:00PM
Forecast for Saturday, 21 March
Winds: Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell: Easterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm offshore.
Forecast for Sunday, 22 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore north of Point Lookout.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore during the morning.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Monday, 23 March
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres during the afternoon.
Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres during the morning.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers.
Forecast for Tuesday, 24 March
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots turning southerly 20 to 30 knots during the day.
Seas: 2 to 2.5 metres.
Swell: Easterly 2 to 2.5 metres, tending southeasterly 2 to 2.5 metres during the morning.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers.
