Howie Reef Weather Forecast
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Partly cloudy
Today 13 May North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Cloudy. High chance of showers near the coast, medium chance elsewhere. Winds east to southeasterly 25 to 35 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures 22 to 28.
Cairns Coastal Waters
Cape Tribulation to Cardwell- Wind
- Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots decreasing to 20 to 25 knots in the middle of the day then increasing to 20 to 30 knots in the late evening.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres outside the reef.
- 1st Swell
- Southeasterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres outside the reef.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
- Weather Situation
- A firm ridge extends over the northern Queensland waters from a large high [1038 hPa] near Tasmania. The ridge will remain in place over coming days as the high slowly moves eastwards.
Howie Reef Temperature Statistics View More
May Temperature
South Johnstone (47km)
Lowest 6 May, 2026
17.4 °CAverage May
23.3 °CHighest 3 May, 2026
28.1 °C
Climate (2021–Present)
South Johnstone (47km)
Average Low 2021–2026
20.6 °CAverage 2021–2026
24 °CAverage High 2021–2026
28.7 °C