The last week on the Daintree Coast has been a bit rainy, with moderate to strong winds, but the forest looks fantastic.
The weather has been ok for reef visits, and ideal for land touring. The cooler weather means that walking in the forest is no longer the sticky affair that it was a month ago. The rain has bought out the reptiles and amphibians, with frogs and Dragon Lizards appearing on nightwalks. Also the Crocs are more likely to bask on the banks, dramatically improving the chance of seeing one on a cruise. Despite the rain, good croc sightings have been reported on the Daintree River.
Forecasts:
NORTH TROPICAL COAST AND TABLELANDS DISTRICTScattered coastal showers, tending isolated about the Tablelands and mainly finefurther inland. Moderate to locally fresh SE winds.Outlook for Wednesday ... Isolated coastal showers, tending mainly fine furtherinland. Moderate to locally fresh SE winds.Outlook for Thursday ... Isolated coastal showers. Fine elsewhere. Moderate tolocally fresh SE winds.
North Tropical Waters, Cooktown to Cardwell:Tuesday until midnight: SE winds 15/20 knots, reaching 20/25 knots outside the reef and north of Cairns. Seas to 2.2 metres outside the reef on a 1.5 to 2 metre SE swell. Seas to 1.7 metres inside the reef. Scattered showers. Wednesday: SE winds 15/20 knots. Seas to 1.8 metres outside the reef on a 2 metre SE swell. Seas to 1.2 metres inside the reef. Scattered showers.Thursday: SE winds 25/30 knots north of Cairns. SE winds 20/25 knots remainder.
All roads are open, and in good condition, however the Bloomfield Track from Cape Trib to the Bloomfield River is a bit rough and may be slippery after rain.
Tides this week neap during the day, until the Friday when they are high early am and early pm.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
Weekly Report Daintree Coast Report 18/5- 24/5/08
The last week on the Daintree Coast has been very pleasant with cool nights and warm days. The wind has mostly calm. The forecast is for more of the same.
The weather has been great for reef visits, and ideal for land touring. The cooler weather means that walking in the forest is no longer the sticky affair that it was a month ago. Unfortunately it also means a drop in reptile and amphibian activity in the forest, but the payoff is that when animals are seen, particularly at night, they may be things like the Striped Possum, rarely seen in hot weather. Also the Crocs are more likely to bask on the banks, dramatically improving the chance of seeing one on a cruise.
Forecasts:
NORTH TROPICAL COAST AND TABLELANDS DISTRICTFine with chiefly light winds.Outlook for Wednesday ... Isolated coastal showers developing later. Fineelsewhere. Light to moderate SE winds. Outlook for Thursday ... Isolated coastal showers grading mainly fine aboutthe Tablelands, and fine further inland. Moderate SE winds.
North Tropical Waters, Cooktown to Cardwell:Tuesday until midnight: S/SE winds 10/15 knots, reaching 15/20 knots in northern waters. Lighter S'ly winds inshore early. Winds tending SE/E inshore in the afternoon. Seas to 1.3 metres outside the reef and 0.8 metre inside. Wednesday: S/SE winds 10/15 knots, reaching 15/20 knots in northern waters. Lighter S'ly winds inshore early. Winds tending SE/E inshore in the afternoon. Seas to 1.3 metres outside the reef and 0.8 metre inside. Thursday: S/SE winds 10/15 knots, increasing to 15/20 knots outside the reef by evening.
All roads are open, and in good condition, however the Bloomfield Track from Cape Trib to the Bloomfield River is a bit rough.
Tides this week are high in the early AM and low by afternoon, until the weekend when they are neaps.
The weather has been great for reef visits, and ideal for land touring. The cooler weather means that walking in the forest is no longer the sticky affair that it was a month ago. Unfortunately it also means a drop in reptile and amphibian activity in the forest, but the payoff is that when animals are seen, particularly at night, they may be things like the Striped Possum, rarely seen in hot weather. Also the Crocs are more likely to bask on the banks, dramatically improving the chance of seeing one on a cruise.
Forecasts:
NORTH TROPICAL COAST AND TABLELANDS DISTRICTFine with chiefly light winds.Outlook for Wednesday ... Isolated coastal showers developing later. Fineelsewhere. Light to moderate SE winds. Outlook for Thursday ... Isolated coastal showers grading mainly fine aboutthe Tablelands, and fine further inland. Moderate SE winds.
North Tropical Waters, Cooktown to Cardwell:Tuesday until midnight: S/SE winds 10/15 knots, reaching 15/20 knots in northern waters. Lighter S'ly winds inshore early. Winds tending SE/E inshore in the afternoon. Seas to 1.3 metres outside the reef and 0.8 metre inside. Wednesday: S/SE winds 10/15 knots, reaching 15/20 knots in northern waters. Lighter S'ly winds inshore early. Winds tending SE/E inshore in the afternoon. Seas to 1.3 metres outside the reef and 0.8 metre inside. Thursday: S/SE winds 10/15 knots, increasing to 15/20 knots outside the reef by evening.
All roads are open, and in good condition, however the Bloomfield Track from Cape Trib to the Bloomfield River is a bit rough.
Tides this week are high in the early AM and low by afternoon, until the weekend when they are neaps.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Weekly Report Daintree Coast Report 12/9 - 18/9/08
Now I am back from Honeymoon the weekly report will be every week!
The last week on the Daintree Coast has been very pleasant with cool nights and warm days. The wind has been moderate, but not unusually strong. The forecast is for more of the same, but with some rain to add in the mix.
The weather has been reasonable for reef visits, and ideal for land touring. The cooler weather means that walking in the forest is no longer the sticky affair that it was a month ago. Unfortunately it also means a drop in reptile and amphibian activity in the forest, but the payoff is that when animals are seen, particualry at night, they may be things like the Striped Possum, rarely seen in hot weather. Also the Crocs are more likely to bask on the banks, dramatically improving the chance of seeing one on a cruise.
Forecasts:
NORTH TROPICAL COAST AND TABLELANDS DISTRICTScattered coastal showers grading isolated on the Tablelands and mainly finefurther inland. Moderate to fresh SE winds.Outlook for Tuesday ... Scattered coastal showers, grading isolated on theTablelands and mainly fine further inland. Moderate to fresh SE winds.Outlook for Wednesday ... Scattered coastal showers, grading isolated on theTablelands and mainly fine further inland. Moderate to fresh SE winds.
North Tropical Waters, Cooktown to Cardwell:Monday until midnight: SE winds 15/20 knots generally, winds reaching 20/25 knots in the far north. Lighter S'ly winds inshore early. Seas to 1.8 metres outside the reef on a 1.4 inside the reef. A SE swell to 2 metres. Scattered showers.Tuesday: SE winds 15/20 knots, lighter S'ly winds inshore early. Seas 1.8 metres outside the reef, 1.4 metres inside the reef. Scattered showers. Wednesday: SE winds 15/20 knots.
All roads are open, and in good condition, however the Bloomfield Track from Cape Trib to the Bloomfield River is a bit rough.
Tides this week are high in the early AM and low by afternoon.
The last week on the Daintree Coast has been very pleasant with cool nights and warm days. The wind has been moderate, but not unusually strong. The forecast is for more of the same, but with some rain to add in the mix.
The weather has been reasonable for reef visits, and ideal for land touring. The cooler weather means that walking in the forest is no longer the sticky affair that it was a month ago. Unfortunately it also means a drop in reptile and amphibian activity in the forest, but the payoff is that when animals are seen, particualry at night, they may be things like the Striped Possum, rarely seen in hot weather. Also the Crocs are more likely to bask on the banks, dramatically improving the chance of seeing one on a cruise.
Forecasts:
NORTH TROPICAL COAST AND TABLELANDS DISTRICTScattered coastal showers grading isolated on the Tablelands and mainly finefurther inland. Moderate to fresh SE winds.Outlook for Tuesday ... Scattered coastal showers, grading isolated on theTablelands and mainly fine further inland. Moderate to fresh SE winds.Outlook for Wednesday ... Scattered coastal showers, grading isolated on theTablelands and mainly fine further inland. Moderate to fresh SE winds.
North Tropical Waters, Cooktown to Cardwell:Monday until midnight: SE winds 15/20 knots generally, winds reaching 20/25 knots in the far north. Lighter S'ly winds inshore early. Seas to 1.8 metres outside the reef on a 1.4 inside the reef. A SE swell to 2 metres. Scattered showers.Tuesday: SE winds 15/20 knots, lighter S'ly winds inshore early. Seas 1.8 metres outside the reef, 1.4 metres inside the reef. Scattered showers. Wednesday: SE winds 15/20 knots.
All roads are open, and in good condition, however the Bloomfield Track from Cape Trib to the Bloomfield River is a bit rough.
Tides this week are high in the early AM and low by afternoon.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
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