Hervey Bay Forecast Detail
Hervey Bay Weather Forecast
Current conditions, the seven-day outlook, wind and applicable marine forecasts for Hervey Bay.
Weather updated AEST
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Current conditions and 7 day outlook
Conditions here can shift quickly through the day, so use this as the broad weather picture alongside the separate wind and pressure sections below.
Last Reported
Current weather
21.1°C
Today
Shower or two. Possible storm.
Maximum
26.0°C
Minimum
18.0°C
Rain
60% chance
Fri
23 Oct
Shower or two. Possible storm.
Range
18.0°C to 26.0°C
Rain
60% chance
Sat
24 Oct
Rain.
Range
19.0°C to 25.0°C
Rain
8 to 40 mm · 95% chance
Sun
25 Oct
Shower or two.
Range
19.0°C to 27.0°C
Rain
0 to 6 mm · 70% chance
Mon
26 Oct
Showers. Possible late storm.
Range
20.0°C to 28.0°C
Rain
0 to 8 mm · 70% chance
Tue
27 Oct
Shower or two. Possible storm.
Range
20.0°C to 29.0°C
Rain
0 to 10 mm · 70% chance
Wed
28 Oct
Shower or two.
Range
19.0°C to 27.0°C
Rain
0 to 5 mm · 50% chance
Thu
29 Oct
Possible shower.
Range
17.0°C to 28.0°C
Rain
0 to 1 mm · 40% chance
Hervey Bay · Wind Forecast
Current wind and 7 day outlook
Wind direction and strength can change how exposed a location feels, especially around open water, beaches, piers, and headlands.
Last Reported
Current speed
11.0 km/h
Direction
NE
Today max
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Reading the wind
Wind direction and strength can affect comfort, casting, and exposure around this location.
Wind gusts can be stronger than the average wind speed, so it's worth checking the gust forecast if you're planning to fish from an exposed location or need to know about potential changes in conditions.
Even modest wind can affect comfort and casting, especially where the water is exposed.
The marker shows the current wind direction, while the daily outlook below shows whether conditions are likely to build or ease over the coming days.
Hervey Bay · Pressure Forecast
Barometric pressure
Pressure is most useful for fishing when it shows movement. A stable, rising, or falling trend can add context to the rest of today’s fishing forecast.
Last Reported
Interpretation
Pressure changes tend to matter more than the absolute value, especially when conditions are shifting.
Pressure is only one signal. Wind, tide, solunar timing, water movement, and local structure still matter.
Pressure movement
Recent readings build the pressure trend used for interpretation.
Hervey Bay · Marine Forecast
Waves, water, boating comfort & water temperature
Marine forecasts are guidance only. Conditions can change quickly on exposed water.
Current marine state
Current wave
0.38 m
Max wave
0.38 m
Wave period
3.05 s
Swell
0.32 m
Wind wave
0.32 m
Water temp
24.4 C
Marine interpretation
Marine observations point to a reasonably fishable sea state.
Marine caution
Even with lower waves, wave height and conditions can vary depending on wind and local water movement. Forecast wave heights are averages rather than peak conditions. Individual waves may exceed the forecast height at times. Wind and local chop can quickly affect comfort and control. Wave period around 3.6 s can influence how conditions feel on the water. Conditions in open water can change quickly, so keep checking throughout the session.
Water temperature
Water temperature is around 24.4 C, which presents lower immersion concern in calmer conditions. Cool or cold water can affect grip, coordination, and swimming ability. Hypothermia is a real risk, particularly if you become immersed in the water. Wind and rough water can increase the impact of an accidental immersion.
Check local marine warnings, ramps, vessel limits and current conditions before heading out.
Unsure about wave heights & boats? Check before heading out.
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