North West Reef Weather Forecast

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Today 14 May North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

Cloudy. High chance of showers near the coast, medium chance elsewhere. Winds east to southeasterly 25 to 40 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures 22 to 28.

Cairns Coastal Waters

Cape Tribulation to Cardwell
Wind
Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore north of Cairns during the morning.
Seas
1.5 to 2.5 metres.
1st Swell
Southeasterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres outside the reef.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge extends over the northern Queensland waters from a large high [1041 hPa] near Tasmania. The ridge will remain in place over coming days while gradually weakening as the high slowly moves eastwards.
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May Temperature

Cairns Airport (69km)

  • Lowest 6 May, 2026

    18.7 °C

  • Average May

    24.5 °C

  • Highest 7 May, 2026

    29.7 °C

Climate (2021–Present)

Cairns Airport (69km)

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  • Average Low 2021–2026

    21.8 °C

  • Average 2021–2026

    25.2 °C

  • Average High 2021–2026

    30 °C
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