Wide Bay Weather Forecast

Cairns Coastal Waters

Wind

Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore north of Cairns during the morning.

Seas

1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres outside the reef.

1st Swell

Southeasterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.

Weather

Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers.

Weather Situation

A high [1033 hPa] near New Zealand extends a firm ridge over the northern Queensland waters. A new high will move into the southern Tasman Sea on the weekend, maintaining the ridge.