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Today 11 Jan Central Coast and Whitsundays
Cloudy. Very high chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm. Heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding possible. Damaging winds possible. Winds east to northeasterly 45 to 65 km/h decreasing to 25 to 35 km/h in the early afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures 25 to 30.
Townsville Coastal Waters
Cardwell to Bowen- Wind
- Northerly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots in the late morning and early afternoon.
- Seas
- 2 to 4 metres, decreasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres during the afternoon.
- 1st Swell
- North to northeasterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres outside the reef.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
- Weather Situation
- Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji has weakened as it crossed the coast between Ayr and Bowen this morning. A monsoon trough extends over the Cairns and Townsville waters, persisting as a broad trough on Monday and Tuesday.
Bait Reef Temperature Statistics View More
January Temperature
Hamilton Island Airport (63km)
Lowest 8 January, 2026
23 °CAverage January
26.5 °CHighest 6 January, 2026
29 °C
Climate (2021–Present)
Hamilton Island Airport (63km)
Average Low 2021–2026
22.4 °CAverage 2021–2026
24.2 °CAverage High 2021–2026
26.5 °C