High Islands Weather Forecast

Mackay Costal Waters

Wind

Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots north of Hamilton Island during the day.

Seas

1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore.

1st Swell

Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.

Weather

Partly cloudy.

Weather Situation

A high [1025 hPa] over the Tasman Sea will maintain a firm ridge across the northern Queensland water over coming days as it drifts towards New Zealand. A trough in the Coral Sea will move slowly northwest over comings days, creating a squeeze with the ridge, enhancing southeasterly winds further.