Weather Situation for Queensland Gulf of Carpentaria
Tropical low 18U [998 hPa] continues to move west over the Northern Territory, and extends a trough east across the southern Gulf of Carpentaria. The trough is likely to shift further south onto the Gulf coast this week, maintaining a northwesterly wind flow across Gulf waters.
Weather Situation for North Queensland
A weak trough extends across the Mackay waters, with northwesterly winds to the north of the trough and southeasterly winds to the south. The trough will begin to shift north from Monday in response to a ridge of high pressure strengthening along the coast. The ridge will strengthen further throughout the week as a high begins to move east across the Tasman Sea.
Weather Situation for South Queensland
A vigorous trough and southeasterly change will cross the southeast waters on Monday and into Central Queensland Tuesday. A firm ridge of high pressure will develop in the wake of the trough as a high moves east across the Tasman Sea.
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: Sunday, 1 February 9:00PM
Forecast for Sunday, 1 February
Winds: Northwest to northeasterly about 10 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore north of Kowanyama.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell: Northwesterly around 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Monday, 2 February
Winds: North to northwesterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore north of Kowanyama early in the morning.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell: North to northwesterly around 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Tuesday, 3 February
Winds: Northerly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: North to northwesterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 February
Winds: North to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots decreasing to about 10 knots during the morning.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: North to northwesterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% 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: Sunday, 1 February 9:00PM
Forecast for Sunday, 1 February
Winds: Northwesterly about 10 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore south of Weipa.
Swell: Northwesterly around 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm offshore south of Weipa.
Forecast for Monday, 2 February
Winds: Northwesterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore south of Cullen Point early in the morning.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore south of Weipa.
Swell: Northwesterly around 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Tuesday, 3 February
Winds: Northwesterly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to around 1 metre offshore.
Swell: Northwesterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 February
Winds: North to northwesterly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Northwesterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
Torres Strait Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Torres Strait
Issued: Sunday, 1 February 9:00PM
Forecast for Sunday, 1 February
Winds: Northwesterly about 10 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Northwest to southwesterly around 1 metre west of Cape York.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Monday, 2 February
Winds: West to northwesterly 10 to 15 knots decreasing to about 10 knots before dawn.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: West to southwesterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Tuesday, 3 February
Winds: West to northwesterly about 10 knots.
Seas: Below 0.5 metres.
Swell: West to southwesterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 February
Winds: Variable below 10 knots.
Seas: Below 0.5 metres.
Swell: West to southwesterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% 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: Sunday, 1 February 9:00PM
Forecast for Sunday, 1 February
Winds: West to northwesterly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Southeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm offshore south of Cape Sidmouth.
Forecast for Monday, 2 February
Winds: West to northwesterly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Southeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Tuesday, 3 February
Winds: Westerly 10 to 15 knots becoming variable about 10 knots in the early morning.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Southeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 February
Winds: Variable about 10 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Below 0.5 metres.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
Cooktown Coast: Cape Melville to Cape Tribulation Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Cooktown Coast: Cape Melville to Cape Tribulation
Issued: Sunday, 1 February 9:00PM
Forecast for Sunday, 1 February
Winds: Northwesterly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: East to southeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Monday, 2 February
Winds: Westerly 10 to 15 knots becoming variable about 10 knots in the early afternoon.
Seas: Below 0.5 metres, increasing to below 1 metre outside the reef.
Swell: East to southeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Mostly sunny. The chance of a thunderstorm north of Cooktown.
Forecast for Tuesday, 3 February
Winds: Variable about 10 knots becoming east to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots in the middle of the day then decreasing to about 10 knots in the evening.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Northeast to southeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm north of Cooktown in the late afternoon and evening.
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 February
Winds: East to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: East to southeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
Cairns Coast: Cape Tribulation to Cardwell Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Cairns Coast: Cape Tribulation to Cardwell
Issued: Sunday, 1 February 9:00PM
Forecast for Sunday, 1 February
Winds: North to northwesterly about 10 knots.
Seas: Below 0.5 metres.
Swell: Southeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Clear.
Forecast for Monday, 2 February
Winds: Variable about 10 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Southeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Sunny.
Forecast for Tuesday, 3 February
Winds: Variable below 10 knots becoming east to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots in the morning then decreasing to about 10 knots in the late evening.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Northeast to southeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 February
Winds: Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Southeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Townsville Coast: Cardwell to Bowen Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Townsville Coast: Cardwell to Bowen
Issued: Sunday, 1 February 9:00PM
Forecast for Sunday, 1 February
Winds: North to northwesterly about 10 knots.
Seas: Below 0.5 metres.
Swell: Easterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Clear.
Forecast for Monday, 2 February
Winds: Variable about 10 knots becoming easterly 10 to 15 knots in the evening.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Easterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Sunny.
Forecast for Tuesday, 3 February
Winds: Easterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell: Easterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 February
Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
Swell: Easterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening.
Mackay Coast: Bowen to St Lawrence Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Mackay Coast: Bowen to St Lawrence
Issued: Sunday, 1 February 9:00PM
Forecast for Sunday, 1 February
Winds: Variable below 10 knots.
Seas: Below 0.5 metres.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre offshore.
Weather: Clear.
Forecast for Monday, 2 February
Winds: Variable about 10 knots becoming easterly 10 to 15 knots in the early afternoon. Winds reaching up to 20 knots offshore south of Mackay in the late evening.
Seas: Below 0.5 metres, increasing to around 1 metre by early evening.
Swell: Easterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Sunny.
Forecast for Tuesday, 3 February
Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 25 knots.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore south of Mackay during the afternoon.
Swell: Easterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm at night.
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 February
Winds: Easterly 20 to 25 knots.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore south of Mackay.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Great Barrier Reef Offshore Waters Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Great Barrier Reef Offshore Waters
Issued: Sunday, 1 February 9:00PM
Forecast for Sunday, 1 February
Winds: Variable below 10 knots.
Seas: Below 0.5 metres.
Swell: Southeasterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres through the Capricorn Channel.
Weather: Mostly clear. The chance of a thunderstorm through the Capricorn Channel.
Forecast for Monday, 2 February
Winds: Variable about 10 knots becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots in the late afternoon.
Seas: Below 0.5 metres, increasing to around 1 metre during the afternoon.
Swell: East to southeasterly around 1 metre.
Weather: Mostly sunny. 50% chance of showers.
Forecast for Tuesday, 3 February
Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 25 knots.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres during the afternoon.
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 at night.
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 February
Winds: Easterly 20 to 25 knots.
Seas: 1 to 2 metres.
Swell: East to southeasterly around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres through the Capricorn Channel.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% 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: Sunday, 1 February 9:00PM
Forecast for Sunday, 1 February
Winds: East to northeasterly about 10 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore southern waters.
Weather: Mostly clear. The chance of a thunderstorm offshore south of Cape Capricorn.
Forecast for Monday, 2 February
Winds: Variable about 10 knots becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots in the early afternoon. Winds reaching up to 25 knots south of Cape Capricorn in the late evening.
Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres by early evening.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre.
Weather: Mostly sunny day. 50% chance of showers in the evening. The chance of a thunderstorm inshore in the late afternoon and evening.
Forecast for Tuesday, 3 February
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots.
Seas: 2 to 3 metres.
Swell: Southerly 1 to 2 metres offshore southern waters, tending southeasterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres during the morning.East to southeasterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore around midday.
Weather: Cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm at night.
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 February
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots.
Seas: 2 to 2.5 metres.
Swell: Southeasterly 1 to 2 metres offshore southern waters, tending southerly 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning.East to southeasterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning.
Hervey Bay Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Hervey Bay
Issued: Sunday, 1 February 9:00PM
Forecast for Sunday, 1 February
Winds: North to northeasterly about 10 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Northeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Clear.
Forecast for Monday, 2 February
Winds: North to northeasterly about 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the middle of the day then shifting southeasterly 15 to 25 knots in the early afternoon. Winds reaching up to 30 knots in the late evening.
Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres by early evening.
Swell: North to northeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Mostly sunny morning. 60% chance of showers in the late afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm inshore in the afternoon and evening.
Forecast for Tuesday, 3 February
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots.
Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
Swell: Northeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 February
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots.
Seas: 1 to 2 metres.
Swell: Northerly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing below 0.5 metres during the afternoon or evening.
Weather: Cloudy.
K'gari Coast: Sandy Cape to Double Island Point Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for K'gari Coast: Sandy Cape to Double Island Point
Issued: Sunday, 1 February 9:00PM
Forecast for Sunday, 1 February
Winds: North to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1.5 metres offshore.
Weather: Mostly clear. The chance of a thunderstorm offshore.
Forecast for Monday, 2 February
Winds: Northerly 10 to 15 knots becoming variable about 10 knots in the morning then becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 knots in the early afternoon. Winds reaching up to 30 knots in the evening.
Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres by early evening.
Swell: Below 0.5 metres, tending southerly 1 to 2 metres during the afternoon.Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning.
Weather: Sunny morning. 50% chance of showers in the late afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm inshore in the afternoon and evening.
Forecast for Tuesday, 3 February
Winds: Southeasterly 25 to 30 knots.
Seas: 2.5 to 3 metres.
Swell: South to southeasterly 1 to 2 metres inshore, increasing to 2 to 3 metres offshore.
Weather: Cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 February
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots.
Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
Swell: Southeasterly 1 to 2 metres, tending southerly around 1 metre during the afternoon or evening.Northeast to southeasterly around 1 metre, tending east to southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning.
Weather: Cloudy.
Sunshine Coast Waters: Double Island Point to Cape Moreton Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Sunshine Coast Waters: Double Island Point to Cape Moreton
Issued: Sunday, 1 February 9:00PM
Forecast for Sunday, 1 February
Winds: Northerly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
Weather: Clear.
Forecast for Monday, 2 February
Winds: North to northwesterly 15 to 20 knots shifting south to southeasterly in the late morning then becoming southeasterly 20 to 30 knots in the early afternoon. Winds reaching up to 35 knots offshore in the evening.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres during the afternoon, then increasing to 2.5 to 3 metres by early evening.
Swell: Below 0.5 metres, tending southerly 2 to 3 metres around midday.Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning.
Weather: Becoming cloudy. 60% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening.
Forecast for Tuesday, 3 February
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots.
Seas: 2 to 3 metres.
Swell: Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 2 to 3 metres offshore.
Weather: Cloudy.
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 February
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots.
Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres, decreasing to 1.5 metres during the afternoon.
Swell: Southeasterly 1 to 2 metres, tending southerly around 1 metre during the morning.Northeasterly below 1 metre, tending easterly 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning.
Weather: Cloudy.
Moreton Bay Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Moreton Bay
Issued: Sunday, 1 February 9:00PM
Forecast for Sunday, 1 February
Winds: Northerly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell:
Weather: Mostly clear.
Forecast for Monday, 2 February
Winds: Northerly 10 to 15 knots tending northwesterly 15 to 25 knots in the early morning then shifting southeasterly 20 to 30 knots in the late morning. Winds reaching up to 35 knots in the southern bay in the evening.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres during the afternoon.
Swell:
Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
Forecast for Tuesday, 3 February
Winds: Southeasterly 25 to 30 knots decreasing to 20 to 25 knots in the middle of the day.
Seas: 1.5 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres around midday.
Swell:
Weather: Cloudy.
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 February
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres in the western bay.
Swell:
Weather: Cloudy.
Gold Coast Waters: Cape Moreton to Point Danger Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Gold Coast Waters: Cape Moreton to Point Danger
Issued: Sunday, 1 February 9:00PM
Forecast for Sunday, 1 February
Winds: Northerly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore south of Point Lookout.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre.
Weather: Mostly clear.
Forecast for Monday, 2 February
Winds: North to northwesterly 15 to 20 knots tending southeast to southwesterly 15 to 25 knots in the morning then becoming southeasterly 20 to 30 knots in the middle of the day. Winds reaching up to 35 knots during the afternoon and evening.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing below 1 metre during the morning, then increasing to 2 to 3 metres around midday.
Swell: Southerly below 1 metre, increasing to 2 to 3 metres around midday.Easterly around 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
Forecast for Tuesday, 3 February
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots decreasing to 15 to 25 knots in the middle of the day.
Seas: 2 to 3 metres, decreasing to 1.5 to 2 metres during the afternoon.
Swell: Southerly 2.5 to 3 metres, tending southeasterly 2.5 to 3 metres during the morning, then tending southerly 1.5 to 2.5 metres around midday.
Weather: Cloudy.
Forecast for Wednesday, 4 February
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots tending easterly 10 to 15 knots during the evening.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre during the afternoon.
Swell: Southerly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.Easterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
Weather: Cloudy.
