Cape Hillsborough Weather Forecast

Mackay Costal Waters

Wind

Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore north of Hamilton Island in the evening.

Seas

1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore south of Mackay during the afternoon.

1st Swell

Easterly around 1 metre offshore.

Weather

Mostly sunny.

Weather Situation

A high [1027 hPa] over the Great Australian Bight is extending a ridge across northern Queensland waters. The high will maintain the ridge and southeasterly flow across northern Queensland waters as it drifts eastwards over coming days. A trough will develop from Monday in the Coral Sea, creating a squeeze with the ridge, increasing southeasterly winds further.