Home › Weather › Macleay Island Weather
Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Aussie Brief Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·
Check the live forecast above before heading out, as Macleay Island’s subtropical climate brings quick changes from sunny to showery. The island sits in Moreton Bay off Brisbane, so conditions often follow Brisbane weather patterns but with stronger sea breezes and higher humidity.
What drives the daily weather?
Macleay Island weather is shaped by easterly trade winds and the bay’s warm water. Mornings can be calm, then sea breezes pick up by midday, bringing clouds or light showers. In summer, heat and humidity often trigger afternoon thunderstorms – check the severe weather warning for the region. Winter is drier and cooler, with clear skies and lighter winds.
How do tides and radar help plan your day?
Boating and fishing depend on macleay island tide times. Low tide exposes mudflats; high tide gives deeper channels for vessels. The radar for this part of Moreton Bay is often included in the broader Brisbane radar – watch the macleay island weather radar loop to see approaching showers or storms. For hourly details, use macleay island weather hourly data in the forecast above. Nearby russell island weather is very similar – both islands share the same localised conditions.
How reliable is the macleay island weather 14 day forecast?
The 14-day outlook gives a general trend but becomes less accurate beyond 7 days. For precise outdoor plans, rely on the 3–5 day forecast and check the hourly update in the live box above.
Can I use WillyWeather for Macleay Island?
Yes – willyweather macleay island provides tide charts, swell and wind data useful for fishing and boating. Combined with the Bureau’s radar and synoptic charts, you get a complete picture.
Does Macleay Island get cyclones?
Cyclones rarely hit the island directly, but ex‑tropical lows can bring heavy rain and strong winds in summer. The live forecast and macleay island weather radar will show developing storms.
For a broader view of the region, see Brisbane Weather and the Australia Weather Hub. If you’re looking at a weather in macleay island 10 days outlook, compare it with the live forecast above for the most up‑to‑date conditions.