Windy Bay Weather Forecast

Mackay Costal Waters

Wind

Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore north of Hamilton Island during the afternoon and evening.

Seas

1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore.

1st Swell

Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.

Weather

Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.

Weather Situation

A high [1031 hPa] over southern Tasman Sea extends a ridge over the north Queensland waters. The ridge will weaken as the high moves southeast and is replaced by a new high. Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila [971 hPa] in the Solomon Sea is forecast to strengthen further over the next days and start moving southwest from mid week this week.