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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Coast Pulse Hub Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
The live radar above shows the current rain and storm activity across the Bundaberg region, updated every 10 minutes from the Bureau of Meteorology’s 512 km Doppler radar at Mount Kanigan.
What does the Bundaberg weather radar show?
The radar paints a real-time picture of precipitation moving across the Wide Bay-Burnett area, covering from Maryborough north to Agnes Water and inland past Gayndah. It’s most useful for tracking approaching showers, thunderstorms, and coastal troughs.
- Range: 512 km loop with 256 km radius for detailed local returns.
- Update cycle: Every 6–10 minutes, with a 512 km composite refresh.
- Key uses: Spotting storm cells, identifying rain bands, and monitoring coastal showers moving in from the Coral Sea.
- Common patterns: Summer afternoon thunderstorms, winter drizzle from the southeast, and occasional tropical rain bands from February to April.
How to read the 7-day forecast alongside the radar
Combine the live radar with the 7-day outlook to judge whether a passing shower will clear or build into a wetter spell. For Bundaberg, check the Australia weather hub for the latest synoptic charts.
- Radar shows immediate rain; the 7-day forecast (via Brisbane Weather models) predicts timing and intensity.
- Use the 512 km loop to see if storms are developing inland near Gayndah or moving eastward.
- For severe weather, Severe Weather Warning pages update when damaging winds or heavy rain are expected.
Is the Bundaberg radar the same as the 512 km loop on BOM?
Yes—the live radar above uses the same BOM 512 km Doppler product from Mount Kanigan. It refreshes every 6 minutes and offers a full 512 km composite view for tracking distant storms.
Why does the radar sometimes show no rain when it’s cloudy?
Clouds without moisture droplets large enough to reflect the beam (like high cirrus or thin stratus) won’t appear. The radar only detects precipitation—rain, hail, or drizzle—so a dry sky on the map means no falling water.
Can I use weatherzone’s radar for Bundaberg?
Weatherzone provides a similar BOM-sourced radar overlay, but the live radar above is the direct BOM feed. For bundaberg weather radar weatherzone comparisons, both use the same Mount Kanigan data, just with different display styling.