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Hervey Bay Waters Forecast

By the Bureau of Meteorology

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Hervey Bay Waters Forecast

By the Bureau of Meteorology

Two highs over the Tasman Sea and Victoria extend a weak ridge over the south Queensland waters.

Forecast issued at 04:42 am EST on Tuesday 07 April 2026.

Warnings Current

IDQ20085

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 6:26 PM EST on Tuesday 7 Apr 2026.

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 8 Apr

Strong Wind Warning for the following areas
Cooktown Coast and Cairns Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 9:00 pm EST Tuesday.

Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind, wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.

IDQ20860

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning for the Thomson River and Cooper Creek

Issued at 12:10 AM AEST on Tuesday 7 Apr 2026.

Flood Warning Number: 97

MINOR FLOODING IS EASING AT JUNDAH AND WINDORAH

The flood peak is downstream of Windorah, along the Cooper Creek. River levels upstream of Windorah are continuing to fall.

Thomson River

Minor flooding is easing at Jundah, and is no longer occurring at Stonehenge.

Cooper Creek

Minor flooding is easing at Windorah.

Latest River Heights

LocationHeight of River (m)TendencyDate/Time of Observation
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs1.38steady9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra1.03steady12:00 pm Tue 07/04/26
Thomson River at Longreach1.46steady9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Thomson River at Bogewong1.69steady12:00 pm Tue 07/04/26
Thomson River at Jundah3.17falling7:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Jordan Creek at Glencoe0.79steady9:38 am Tue 07/04/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir4.65steady9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Barcoo River at Retreat1.32steady9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel)0.12steady12:00 pm Tue 07/04/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah4.31falling6:30 am Tue 07/04/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie2.11steady9:00 am Tue 07/04/26

IDQ20870

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning for the Eyre Creek and Minor Flood Warning for the Georgina River

Issued at 12:01 AM AEST on Tuesday 7 Apr 2026.

Flood Warning Number: 69

MAJOR FLOODING EASING SLOWLY AT GLENGYLE

MODERATE FLOODING EASING SLOWLY AT BEDOURIE

River levels are continuing to fall along the Georgina River and Eyre Creek.

Georgina River to Marion Downs

Minor flooding is easing at Marion Downs.

Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs

River levels continue to fall along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs.

Eyre Creek

Major flooding is easing at Glengyle and moderate flooding is easing at Bedourie.

Latest River Heights

LocationHeight of River (m)TendencyDate/Time of Observation
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm3.17steady9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Burke River at Boulia1.62steady9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Georgina River at Marion Downs3.55steady9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie4.67steady9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Eyre Creek at Glengyle4.20steady9:00 am Fri 03/04/26

IDQ20865

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning for the Lower Diamantina River

Issued at 11:21 AM AEST on Tuesday 7 Apr 2026.

Flood Warning Number: 81

BIRDSVILLE LIKELY TO PEAK AROUND THE MODERATE FLOOD LEVEL FROM THURSDAY 9 APRIL

Minor flooding is continuing between Monkira and Durrie Station. Downstream, the main flood peak is currently around Roseberth Station, where major flooding is nearing a peak. Minor flooding is continuing at Birdsville, where the river level is rising slowly, with a peak around the moderate flood level likely from Thursday 9 April.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes

Major flooding is nearing a peak at Roseberth Station. Minor flooding is occurring at Durrie Station and Birdsville.

Latest River Heights

LocationHeight of River (m)TendencyDate/Time of Observation
Mills Creek at Oondooroo1.27steady9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm1.03steady9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Diamantina River at Monkira2.60falling9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Diamantina River at Durrie Station1.85steady9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station5.25steady6:50 am Tue 07/04/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station5.75rising9:00 am Mon 06/04/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville6.27rising10:10 am Tue 07/04/26

Forecast for Tuesday until midnight

Wind East to northeasterly about 10 knots.
Seas Below 1 metre.
Swell North to northeasterly around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres in the northern bay by early evening.
Weather Clear.

Wind Variable below 10 knots becoming easterly 10 to 15 knots in the early afternoon.
Seas Below 1 metre.
Swell North to northeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning.
Weather Sunny.

Wind Easterly about 10 knots tending southeasterly 15 to 20 knots before dawn.
Seas Around 1 metre.
Swell North to northeasterly below 1 metre.
Weather Mostly sunny.

Wind East to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots decreasing to about 10 knots during the evening.
Seas Below 1 metre.
Swell Northeasterly around 1 metre.
Weather Partly cloudy.

Current Weather

Latest BOM Weather Stations Data

Double Island Point at 19:00pm

Anemometer Location: Lat -25.932 Lon 153.191. 95.64 m above sea level.

  • Wind NNE 10kts
  • Gusts 14kts
  • Temp 22.5°C
  • Rain 18:10pm 0mm
Tin Can Bay at 19:00pm

Anemometer Location: Lat -25.935 Lon 152.965

  • Wind NNE 1kts
  • Gusts 2kts
  • Temp 21.5°C
  • Rain 18:10pm 0mm
Maryborough at 19:00pm

Anemometer Location: Lat -25.513 Lon 152.715. 8.98 m above sea level.

  • Wind NNE 3kts
  • Gusts 5kts
  • Temp 21.9°C
  • Rain 18:10pm 0mm
Gympie at 19:00pm

Anemometer Location: Lat -26.183 Lon 152.641. 64.5 m above sea level.

  • Wind NNE 1kts
  • Gusts 3kts
  • Temp 23.3°C
  • Rain 18:10pm 0mm

Sun and Moon

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  • Sunrise 05:59am
  • Sunset 17:40pm
  • Moonrise 20:48pm
  • Moonset 10:25am
  • Third Qtr Apr 10
  • New Moon Apr 17
  • First Qtr Apr 24
  • Full Moon May 02

Inskip Tides Today

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Hervey Bay Waters Wave Buoys

Lat: 26°21'37.1"S

Lon: 153°07'35.0"E

Water depth: 25 m

Source: Queensland Government (Department of Environment, Science and Innovation).

Wave height & period

On the Wave Height graph, the blue line shows the swell most indicative of what you will encounter in offshore waters

On the Peak Energy period graph which shows time between swells, the pink line is most indicative of what you will encounter in offshore waters

Lat: 25°45'37.2"S

Lon: 153°12'11.9"E

Water depth: 32 m

Source: Queensland Government (Department of Environment, Science and Innovation).

Wave height & period

On the Wave Height graph, the blue line shows the swell most indicative of what you will encounter in offshore waters

On the Peak Energy period graph which shows time between swells, the pink line is most indicative of what you will encounter in offshore waters

Lat: 24°40'18.6"S

Lon: 152°30'03.6"E

Water depth: 18 m

Source: Queensland Government (Department of Environment, Science and Innovation).

Wave height & period

On the Wave Height graph, the blue line shows the swell most indicative of what you will encounter in offshore waters

On the Peak Energy period graph which shows time between swells, the pink line is most indicative of what you will encounter in offshore waters