Barren Island (The Keppels) Weather Forecast

Capricornia Coastal Waters

Wind

Southerly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore south of Cape Capricorn.

Seas

Below 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres offshore.

1st Swell

Northeast to southeasterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 2 to 3 metres offshore.

Weather

Mostly clear. The chance of a thunderstorm offshore south of Cape Capricorn.

Weather Situation

A firm ridge of high pressure extends over the southern Queensland waters from a high [1034 hPa] centred over southeastern Australia. A low [1012 hPa] well off the southern Queensland coast will move west and approach the coast during today, enhancing winds and waves. The low will shift north into the Coral Sea while weakening from Sunday.