Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 10:00 PM EST on Saturday 20 April 2024
for the period until midnight EST Sunday 21 April 2024

Wind Warnings for Saturday 20 April
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Mackay Coast, Capricornia Coast, Hervey Bay and K'gari Coast

Wind Warnings for Sunday 21 April
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
South East Gulf of Carpentaria, North East Gulf of Carpentaria, Townsville Coast, Mackay Coast, Capricornia Coast, Hervey Bay, K'gari Coast, Sunshine Coast Waters, Moreton Bay and Gold Coast Waters

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:45 am EST Sunday.
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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 04:35 PM EST on Saturday 20 April 2024

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.

Warnings for Monday 22 April

Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
K'gari Coast and Sunshine 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 am EST Sunday.
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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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