Palm Beach Weather Forecast

Gold Coast Waters

Wind

Southerly 25 to 30 knots, reaching up to 35 knots during the afternoon and evening.

Seas

2.5 to 3 metres.

1st Swell

Southeasterly 2.5 metres, tending southerly 2 to 2.5 metres around midday, then tending southeasterly 3 to 4 metres during the afternoon.

Weather

Cloudy. Near 100% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.

Caution

Large and powerful surf conditions in the afternoon and evening are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.

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.