Dickson Inlet Weather Forecast

Cairns Coastal Waters

Wind

Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots at times.

Seas

1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres outside the reef.

1st Swell

Southeasterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres outside the reef.

Weather

Cloudy. 95% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.

Weather Situation

A high [1025 hPa] over the Tasman Sea will maintain a firm ridge across the northern Queensland water over coming days as it drifts towards New Zealand. A trough in the Coral Sea will move slowly northwest over comings days, creating a squeeze with the ridge, enhancing southeasterly winds further.