Cumberland Strait Weather Forecast

Arafura Coast

Wind

Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore east of Maningrida in the evening.

Seas

Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore east of Maningrida.

1st Swell

Northeast to southeasterly below 1 metre.

Weather

Partly cloudy.

Weather Situation

A high pressure system over the south of the country extends a ridge across the Northern Territory. This ridge will persist for the week, bringing moderate southeasterly winds to coastal waters, becoming fresh about the Arafura and Gove Peninsula Coast later tomorrow, easing through Wednesday as the ridge moves further east.