COASTAL WEATHER OUTLOOK for Weekend of 28th, 29th, 30th November 2025. Issued THURSDAY 27th November at 6am.
Overview:
This weekend brings mixed conditions for boating, fishing, and beach activities across Southeast Queensland and the Sunshine Coast. While Friday and Sunday look pleasant, Saturday afternoon could see severe thunderstorms.
Recap of Monday’s Severe Storm
Earlier this week, Southeast Queensland experienced a record-breaking thunderstorm on November 24.
- • Originated near Lismore, NSW, and tracked 1,400 km up the Queensland coast.
• Hailstones: 10–14 cm diameter.
• Winds: 120–130 km/h.
• Impacted Gold Coast, Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, Fraser Coast, and Capricornia before dissipating near Mackay Tuesday morning.
One of the most severe storms in recent memory.
Thursday 27 November Update:
⚠️ Severe Weather Alert – Southeast Queensland
Today is expected to bring significant severe thunderstorm activity across Southeast Queensland. Here’s what to watch for:
- Scenic Rim: One or two strong storms likely.
- Burnett District & Sunshine Coast: Multiple powerful supercell thunderstorms forecast.
- North of Brisbane:
- Damaging to locally destructive wind gusts
- Heavy to locally intense rainfall
- Giant hailstones—conditions could support hail similar to Monday’s record-breaking event.
Some of the most dangerous storms today could produce hailstones up to 8 cm in diameter—or larger. These storms may be dangerous and long-lasting.
✅ Safety Advice:
- Stay informed and monitor live updates.
- Exercise extreme caution with boating and water activities this afternoon.
- Seek shelter early and keep clear of exposed areas.
Weekend Forecast (Friday to Sunday)
Friday 28 November 2025
- • Conditions: Mostly clear skies, light clouds, no rain.
• Winds: NE to N, 5–10 knots (gusts up to 20 knots offshore; calmer in Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast).
• Waves: Around 1 m offshore, 0.5 m in Moreton Bay.
• Best Activities: Afternoon/evening beach trips and fishing.
Saturday 29 November 2025
- Morning:
• Winds: NW, 10–15 knots in SEQ; up to 20–25 knots Fraser Coast/Hervey Bay.
• Very warm: Mid-30s by lunchtime.
• Great for boating and fishing early.
Afternoon:
• Severe thunderstorms likely after 2–3 pm across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Fraser Island, and Capricornia.
• Hazards: Gusts up to 55–60 knots near exposed coastal areas.
• Advice: Get out early; avoid water after midday.
Sunday 30 November 2025
- • Conditions: Warm, drier air moves in; offshore winds.
• Winds: W 5–10 knots morning, easing to variable 0–5 knots afternoon; gusts below 10 knots.
• Thunderstorms: Unlikely; any activity confined inland (Burnett, Scenic Rim).
• Best Locations: Moreton Bay for boating; Offshore Gold Coast & Stradbroke for fishing (light N/NE winds, 5–10 knots).
• Surf: Small swell (1–1.5 m), slightly better in NSW.
• Overall: Sunday is the pick of the weekend for full-day boating and fishing.
Tides (SEQ)
Highs very early morning and mid afternoon. Lows mid morning and later evening.
Check the detailed Tide information across SE QLD locations LINK here.
Coastwatch Weather Resources
Detailed coastal and marine forecast and real time information can be found at the Coastwatch Weather pages, including:
• 4-day BOM forecast, 3-day outlook, current conditions.
• Interactive wind, radar, and satellite maps via Windy.com.
• Sun/moon data, tide charts, swell, weather station and wave buoy readings.
Coverage spans from Byron Coast to Gulf of Carpentaria.
WEATHER PODCAST
CYCLONES & SEVERE WEATHER : WITH JOSH TOOHEY, ANTHONY CORNELIUS & ROD FIGEUIREDO
