Breaking Patches Weather Forecast

Cairns Coastal Waters

Wind

Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots north of Cairns during the afternoon and evening.

Seas

1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres outside the reef.

1st Swell

Southeasterly 1 to 2 metres outside the reef.

Weather

Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.

Weather Situation

A firm ridge extends over the northern Queensland waters from a large high [1037 hPa] near Tasmania. The ridge will remain in place over coming days as the high slowly moves eastwards.