Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Coastal Hazard Warning
for DAMAGING SURF

for parts of Southeast Coast Forecast District.

Issued at 10:53 pm Sunday, 3 August 2025.


Damaging surf developing this evening and continuing on Monday morning.

Weather Situation
A low pressure system offshore the northern NSW coast is bringing vigorous southerly winds and large, powerful southeasterly waves to the coast before the low moves away to the east during Monday.
DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Southeast Coast
LARGE AND POWERFUL SURF CONDITIONS are likely, which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure between Cape Moreton and the New South Wales border.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
These conditions are expected to ease by Monday afternoon.
Locations which may be affected include Gold Coast, and ocean-facing coasts of Moreton and North Stradbroke Islands.
Waves up to 6.2 metres were recorded at Brisbane monitoring site at 8:30 pm on Sunday.
A Hazardous Surf Warning is also current, refer to the latest warnings at www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/


Emergency services advise people to:
* Know your limitations around beaches, tidal rivers and creeks. Adhere to warning from lifesavers and lifeguards .
* If you have a boat or water craft, haul out if possible or check your moorings are secure.
* If you have children make sure they are within arm's reach around the water.

The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEST Monday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Coastal Hazard Warning
for DAMAGING SURF

for parts of Southeast Coast Forecast District.

Issued at 10:53 pm Sunday, 3 August 2025.


Damaging surf developing this evening and continuing on Monday morning.

Weather Situation
A low pressure system offshore the northern NSW coast is bringing vigorous southerly winds and large, powerful southeasterly waves to the coast before the low moves away to the east during Monday.
DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Southeast Coast
LARGE AND POWERFUL SURF CONDITIONS are likely, which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure between Cape Moreton and the New South Wales border.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
These conditions are expected to ease by Monday afternoon.
Locations which may be affected include Gold Coast, and ocean-facing coasts of Moreton and North Stradbroke Islands.
Waves up to 6.2 metres were recorded at Brisbane monitoring site at 8:30 pm on Sunday.
A Hazardous Surf Warning is also current, refer to the latest warnings at www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/


Emergency services advise people to:
* Know your limitations around beaches, tidal rivers and creeks. Adhere to warning from lifesavers and lifeguards .
* If you have a boat or water craft, haul out if possible or check your moorings are secure.
* If you have children make sure they are within arm's reach around the water.

The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEST Monday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Southeast Coast and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:41 pm Sunday, 3 August 2025.

Damaging wind gusts possible over the Border Ranges tonight.

Weather Situation
A low pressure system well offshore of the southern Queensland coast is directing a strong southerly flow over elevated terrain tonight. Winds will ease in the early hours as the low moves further offshore.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
Strong southerly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible over elevated parts of the Main Range and Border Ranges tonight and easing into the early hours of Monday morning.
A separate Coastal Hazard Warning is also current for the southeast coast. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Springbrook.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEST Monday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Southeast Coast and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:41 pm Sunday, 3 August 2025.

Damaging wind gusts possible over the Border Ranges tonight.

Weather Situation
A low pressure system well offshore of the southern Queensland coast is directing a strong southerly flow over elevated terrain tonight. Winds will ease in the early hours as the low moves further offshore.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
Strong southerly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible over elevated parts of the Main Range and Border Ranges tonight and easing into the early hours of Monday morning.
A separate Coastal Hazard Warning is also current for the southeast coast. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Springbrook.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEST Monday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.