Scott Reef Weather Forecast

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    Partly cloudy

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    Windy

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    Shower

Today 17 May North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

Partly cloudy. Patchy morning fog in the south. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds east to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures 23 to 29.

Cairns Coastal Waters

Cape Tribulation to Cardwell
Wind
Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas
Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
1st Swell
East to southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge extends over the northern Queensland waters from a large high [1041 hPa] near New Zealand. The ridge will gradually weaken over coming days as the high slowly moves eastwards.
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May Temperature

Cairns Airport (51km)

  • Lowest 6 May, 2026

    18.7 °C

  • Average May

    24.4 °C

  • Highest 7 May, 2026

    29.7 °C

Climate (2021–Present)

Cairns Airport (51km)

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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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