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tides for Cairns

High Thu 19:21 EST (2.8m)
Low Fri 01:14 EST (1.0m)
High Fri 07:02 EST (2.4m)
Low Fri 13:16 EST (0.3m)

tides for Cardwell

Low Thu 12:48 EST (0.5m)
High Thu 19:25 EST (3.3m)
Low Fri 01:42 EST (1.2m)
High Fri 07:04 EST (2.9m)

marine forecast summary forecast

Southeasterly 10/15 knots south of Cairns. North of Cairns, Southeasterly 15/20 knots. Seas: to 1.2 metres inside the reef and 1.7 metres outside the reef. Swell: Less than 1.5 metres. Patchy light rain. Outlook Friday: Southeasterly 10/15 knots south of Cairns. North of Cairns, Southeasterly 15/20 knots, reaching 20/25 knots at times in the far north at night. Seas: to 1.2 metres inside the reef and 1.7 metres outside the reef. Swell: Less than 1.5 metres. Patchy light rain. Outlook Saturday: Southeasterly 10/15 knots south of Cairns. North of Cairns, Southeasterly 15/20 knots, reaching 20/25 knots at times in the far north.

Issued Thu 04:35 EST

Seas: Up to 1.7m
Swell: Up to 1.5m

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Thursday: SE 15/20 kts
Friday: SE 20/25 kts
Saturday: SE 20/25 kts

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