Weather Situation for Queensland Gulf of Carpentaria
A weak pressure gradient extends over the Gulf waters. A tropical low and associated trough developing over the Arafura Sea are forecast to move southwards near the western Gulf waters later this week.
Weather Situation for North Queensland
A high [1025 hPa] in the Tasman Sea is strengthening a ridge and southeasterly winds over the north Queensland waters. The ridge will persist for the next few days as the high moves east, before gradually weakening over the weekend.
Weather Situation for South Queensland
A firm ridge will persist over the south Queensland waters for the next few days, before weakening over the weekend.
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, 17 December 3:00PM
Forecast for Wednesday, 17 December
Winds: Variable about 10 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell:
Weather: Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Thursday, 18 December
Winds: East to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots tending east to northeasterly during the morning and early afternoon. Winds reaching up to 20 knots offshore during the morning.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell: East to northeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Friday, 19 December
Winds: Easterly 15 to 20 knots turning northeasterly 10 to 15 knots in the early afternoon.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore north of Kowanyama.
Swell: East to northeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
Forecast for Saturday, 20 December
Winds: Northeasterly 10 to 15 knots turning northerly during the evening.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell: Northeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
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, 17 December 3:00PM
Forecast for Wednesday, 17 December
Winds: Variable about 10 knots.
Seas: Below 0.5 metres.
Swell: Below 0.5 metres.
Weather: Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Thursday, 18 December
Winds: East to northeasterly about 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the early morning. Winds reaching up to 20 knots offshore south of Weipa in the late morning.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell: Below 0.5 metres.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Friday, 19 December
Winds: Northeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
Swell: East to northeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
Forecast for Saturday, 20 December
Winds: North to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell: Northeasterly 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: Wednesday, 17 December 3:00PM
Forecast for Wednesday, 17 December
Winds: East to southeasterly about 10 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Below 0.5 metres.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm later tonight.
Forecast for Thursday, 18 December
Winds: Easterly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: East to southeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
Forecast for Friday, 19 December
Winds: Easterly 10 to 15 knots becoming variable about 10 knots in the early morning.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Southeasterly around 1 metre outside the reef.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Saturday, 20 December
Winds: Variable about 10 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Southeasterly around 1 metre outside the reef.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% 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, 17 December 3:00PM
Forecast for Wednesday, 17 December
Winds: Easterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore south of Cape Sidmouth in the evening.
Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef by early evening.
Swell: Southeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm inshore.
Forecast for Thursday, 18 December
Winds: Easterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots inshore in the late afternoon.
Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef around midday.
Swell: Southeasterly around 1 metre outside the reef.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Friday, 19 December
Winds: Easterly 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. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
Forecast for Saturday, 20 December
Winds: Easterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing below 1 metre during the morning.
Swell: Southeasterly around 1 metre outside the reef.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% 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: Wednesday, 17 December 3:00PM
Forecast for Wednesday, 17 December
Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef by early evening.
Swell: East to southeasterly around 1 metre outside the reef.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Thursday, 18 December
Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots inshore in the late afternoon.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
Swell: East to southeasterly around 1 metre outside the reef, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning, then decreasing to around 1 metre by early evening.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
Forecast for Friday, 19 December
Winds: Easterly 15 to 20 knots turning southeasterly early in the morning.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
Swell: East to southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Saturday, 20 December
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre during the morning.
Swell: East to southeasterly around 1 metre outside the reef.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Cairns Coast: Cape Tribulation to Cardwell Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Cairns Coast: Cape Tribulation to Cardwell
Issued: Wednesday, 17 December 3:00PM
Forecast for Wednesday, 17 December
Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef by early evening.
Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef, decreasing to around 1 metre by early evening, then tending east to southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres later in the evening.
Weather: Cloudy. 70% chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Forecast for Thursday, 18 December
Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
Swell: East to southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
Forecast for Friday, 19 December
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell: Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Saturday, 20 December
Winds: Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots decreasing to about 10 knots during the evening.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: East to southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef, decreasing to around 1 metre during the afternoon.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Townsville Coast: Cardwell to Bowen Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Townsville Coast: Cardwell to Bowen
Issued: Wednesday, 17 December 3:00PM
Forecast for Wednesday, 17 December
Winds: Easterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots south of Cape Bowling Green during the afternoon and evening.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres outside the reef.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre outside the reef.
Weather: Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm later tonight.
Forecast for Thursday, 18 December
Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre outside the reef, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning.
Weather: Mostly sunny. The chance of a thunderstorm inshore in the afternoon.
Forecast for Friday, 19 December
Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef, decreasing to around 1 metre by early evening.
Weather: Mostly sunny.
Forecast for Saturday, 20 December
Winds: Easterly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning.
Weather: Mostly sunny.
Mackay Coast: Bowen to St Lawrence Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Mackay Coast: Bowen to St Lawrence
Issued: Wednesday, 17 December 3:00PM
Forecast for Wednesday, 17 December
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. 50% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm early this evening.
Forecast for Thursday, 18 December
Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore north of Hamilton Island early in the morning.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
Forecast for Friday, 19 December
Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres between Hamilton Island and Mackay.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre offshore.
Weather: Mostly sunny.
Forecast for Saturday, 20 December
Winds: Easterly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Easterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Mostly sunny.
Great Barrier Reef Offshore Waters Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Great Barrier Reef Offshore Waters
Issued: Wednesday, 17 December 3:00PM
Forecast for Wednesday, 17 December
Winds: Easterly 20 to 25 knots.
Seas: 1 to 2 metres.
Swell: East to southeasterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres through the Capricorn Channel.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Thursday, 18 December
Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres north of Creal Reef.
Swell: East to southeasterly around 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres through the Capricorn Channel.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Friday, 19 December
Winds: Easterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres north of Creal Reef.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres through the Capricorn Channel.
Weather: Mostly sunny.
Forecast for Saturday, 20 December
Winds: Easterly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning.
Weather: Mostly sunny.
Capricornia Coast: St Lawrence to Burnett Heads Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Capricornia Coast: St Lawrence to Burnett Heads
Issued: Wednesday, 17 December 3:00PM
Forecast for Wednesday, 17 December
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots during the afternoon and evening.
Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
Swell: East to southeasterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm north of Agnes Water early this evening.
Forecast for Thursday, 18 December
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots.
Seas: 1.5 to 2 metres.
Swell: East to southeasterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Friday, 19 December
Winds: East to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots tending east to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots during the afternoon and evening.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing below 1 metre during the morning.
Swell: Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Saturday, 20 December
Winds: East to northeasterly about 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots during the day.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning.
Weather: Mostly sunny.
Hervey Bay Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Hervey Bay
Issued: Wednesday, 17 December 3:00PM
Forecast for Wednesday, 17 December
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots during the afternoon and evening.
Seas: 1 to 2 metres.
Swell: Northeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Thursday, 18 December
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 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.
Forecast for Friday, 19 December
Winds: Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots turning northeasterly in the early afternoon.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: North to northeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Mostly sunny.
Forecast for Saturday, 20 December
Winds: North to northeasterly below 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots during the day.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell: North to northeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Mostly sunny.
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, 17 December 3:00PM
Forecast for Wednesday, 17 December
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots.
Seas: 2 metres.
Swell: East to southeasterly 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Thursday, 18 December
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots turning easterly 10 to 15 knots in the late evening.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres.
Swell: East to southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Friday, 19 December
Winds: Easterly 10 to 15 knots turning northeasterly in the evening.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre later in the evening.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Saturday, 20 December
Winds: Northeasterly about 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots during the afternoon.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre.
Weather: Mostly sunny.
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, 17 December 3:00PM
Forecast for Wednesday, 17 December
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore north of Maroochydore during the afternoon and evening.
Seas: 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore north of Maroochydore.
Swell: Southeasterly 1.5 metres.Southerly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to around 1 metre offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm north of Maroochydore later tonight.
Forecast for Thursday, 18 December
Winds: Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore north of Maroochydore during the morning. Winds turning easterly below 10 knots in the evening.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing below 1 metre around midday.
Swell: Southeasterly 1.5 metres, tending easterly 1.5 metres around midday.Southerly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to around 1 metre offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Friday, 19 December
Winds: Variable below 10 knots becoming northeasterly 10 to 15 knots in the early afternoon then tending northerly in the late evening.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the afternoon.
Weather: Mostly sunny.
Forecast for Saturday, 20 December
Winds: North to northwesterly about 10 knots tending north to northeasterly 15 to 20 knots during the day.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre.
Weather: Mostly sunny.
Moreton Bay Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Moreton Bay
Issued: Wednesday, 17 December 3:00PM
Forecast for Wednesday, 17 December
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres in the northern bay.
Swell:
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Thursday, 18 December
Winds: Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots turning east to northeasterly below 10 knots in the middle of the day.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell:
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Friday, 19 December
Winds: Variable below 10 knots becoming north to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots in the middle of the day.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell:
Weather: Sunny.
Forecast for Saturday, 20 December
Winds: North to northwesterly 10 to 15 knots tending north to northeasterly 15 to 20 knots during the morning.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell:
Weather: Sunny.
Gold Coast Waters: Cape Moreton to Point Danger Forecast
Local Waters Forecast for Gold Coast Waters: Cape Moreton to Point Danger
Issued: Wednesday, 17 December 3:00PM
Forecast for Wednesday, 17 December
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres.
Swell: Southeasterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.Southerly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to around 1 metre offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Thursday, 18 December
Winds: Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots turning east to northeasterly below 10 knots in the early afternoon.
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Swell: Easterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.Southerly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to around 1 metre offshore.
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Forecast for Friday, 19 December
Winds: Variable about 10 knots becoming northerly 10 to 15 knots in the middle of the day.
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning.
Weather: Sunny.
Forecast for Saturday, 20 December
Winds: Northerly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres inshore during the afternoon.
Swell: Easterly below 1 metre.
Weather: Mostly sunny.
