Mackay Coast

Mackay Costal Waters: Bowen to St Lawrence Forecast

By the Bureau of Meteorology

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Mackay Costal Waters: Bowen to St Lawrence Forecast

By the Bureau of Meteorology

Two highs over the Tasman Sea and Victoria extend a weak ridge over the north Queensland waters. Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila in the Solomon Sea is forecast to move over the area over the next few days and start moving southwestwards late this week, approaching Far North Queensland into the weekend.

Forecast issued at 05:21 am EST on Tuesday 07 April 2026.

Warnings Current

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

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.

Minor Flood Warning for the Thomson River and Cooper Creek

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

Location	Height of River (m)	Tendency	Date/Time of Observation
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs	1.38	steady	9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra	1.03	steady	12:00 pm Tue 07/04/26
Thomson River at Longreach	1.46	steady	9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Thomson River at Bogewong	1.69	steady	12:00 pm Tue 07/04/26
Thomson River at Jundah	3.17	falling	7:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Jordan Creek at Glencoe	0.79	steady	9:38 am Tue 07/04/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir	4.65	steady	9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Barcoo River at Retreat	1.32	steady	9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel)	0.12	steady	12:00 pm Tue 07/04/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah	4.31	falling	6:30 am Tue 07/04/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie	2.11	steady	9:00 am Tue 07/04/26

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

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

Location	Height of River (m)	Tendency	Date/Time of Observation
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm	3.17	steady	9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Burke River at Boulia	1.62	steady	9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Georgina River at Marion Downs	3.55	steady	9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie	4.67	steady	9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Eyre Creek at Glengyle	4.20	steady	9:00 am Fri 03/04/26

Moderate Flood Warning for the Lower Diamantina River

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

Location	Height of River (m)	Tendency	Date/Time of Observation
Mills Creek at Oondooroo	1.27	steady	9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm	1.03	steady	9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Diamantina River at Monkira	2.60	falling	9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Diamantina River at Durrie Station	1.85	steady	9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station	5.25	steady	6:50 am Tue 07/04/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station	5.75	rising	9:00 am Mon 06/04/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville	6.27	rising	10:10 am Tue 07/04/26

4 Days weather chart

Forecast for Tuesday until midnight

Wind	Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore north of Hamilton Island during the afternoon and evening.
Seas	1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore north of Hamilton Island.
Swell	Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
Weather	Clear.

Wednesday 08 April

Wind	Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore north of Hamilton Island during the afternoon and evening.
Seas	1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore north of Hamilton Island.
Swell	Easterly around 1 metre offshore.
Weather	Sunny.

Thursday 09 April

Wind	Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots.
Seas	1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore north of Hamilton Island.
Swell	Easterly around 1 metre offshore.
Weather	Mostly sunny.

Friday 10 April

Wind	Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas	1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore north of Hamilton Island.
Swell	Northeast to southeasterly around 1 metre offshore.
Weather	Partly cloudy.