Switzer Reef Weather Forecast

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Today 8 May Peninsula

Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers near the east coast, most likely later tonight. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h.

Cooktown Coastal Waters

Cape Melville to Cape Tribulation
Wind
Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots in the evening.
Seas
1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres outside the reef.
1st Swell
Southeasterly around 1 metre outside the reef.
Weather
Cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge extends over the northern Queensland waters from a large high [1037 hPa] passing to the south of the Great Australian Bight. The ridge will remain in place over coming days as the high slowly moves eastwards.
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May Temperature

Cape Flattery (90km)

  • Lowest 6 May, 2026

    23.2 °C

  • Average May

    26 °C

  • Highest 1 May, 2026

    30.1 °C

Climate (2021–Present)

Cape Flattery (90km)

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  • Average Low 2021–2026

    23.9 °C

  • Average 2021–2026

    26.5 °C

  • Average High 2021–2026

    30.3 °C
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