Opal Reef Weather Forecast
- 26
- 27
Shower
- 26
- 27
Shower
- 26
- 26
Partly cloudy
- 26
- 26
Partly cloudy
- 26
- 26
Partly cloudy
- 25
- 26
Windy
- 24
- 25
Windy
Today 16 May North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Partly cloudy. High chance of showers near the coast, medium chance elsewhere. Winds east to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching 23 to 29.
Cairns Coastal Waters
Cape Tribulation to Cardwell- Wind
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore north of Cairns during the morning.
- Seas
- 1 to 2 metres.
- 1st Swell
- Southeasterly 1 to 2 metres outside the reef.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Opal Reef Temperature Statistics View More
May Temperature
Low Isles (40km)
Lowest 15 May, 2026
22.4 °CAverage May
25.1 °CHighest 7 May, 2026
28 °C
Climate (2021–Present)
Low Isles (40km)
Average Low 2021–2026
24.1 °CAverage 2021–2026
26.1 °CAverage High 2021–2026
29.3 °C