Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 11:54 AM EST on Saturday 10 May 2025
for the period until midnight EST Sunday 11 May 2025

Wind Warnings for Saturday 10 May
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula Coast, Cooktown Coast, Cairns Coast, Townsville Coast, Mackay Coast, Capricornia Coast, Hervey Bay, K'gari Coast, Sunshine Coast Waters and Gold Coast Waters

Wind Warnings for Sunday 11 May
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula Coast, Cooktown Coast, Cairns Coast, Townsville Coast, Mackay Coast and Capricornia Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 3:50 pm EST Saturday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Hazardous Surf Warning for Queensland

Issued at 11:27 AM EST on Saturday 10 May 2025

Weather Situation
Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the following areas from late Sunday morning, mainly in offshore waters.

Warnings for Sunday 11 May

Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
K'gari Coast, Sunshine Coast Waters and Gold Coast Waters

Surf Life Saving Queensland advise that:
People should consider staying out of the water and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas.
Rock fishers should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean and seek a safe location that is sheltered from the surf.
Boaters planning to cross shallow water and ocean bars should consider changing or delaying their voyage.
Boaters already on the water should carry the appropriate safety equipment and wear a lifejacket.
Boaters should remember to log on with their local radio base and consider their safety management plan.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Saturday.
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Check the Coastal Waters Forecast for information
on wind, wave and weather conditions for
these areas at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/ or on marine
radio.
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