Sloping Island Weather Forecast

Capricornia Coastal Waters

Wind

Southerly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore during the afternoon and evening.

Seas

1.5 to 2.5 metres.

1st Swell

South to southeasterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres offshore southern waters.

Weather

Mostly sunny. 50% chance of showers offshore south of Cape Capricorn, near zero chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm offshore south of Agnes Water.

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.