Live AI Coastal Briefing
Saturday 11 July is shaping up to be a great day to get out and enjoy the coast, with partly cloudy skies expected throughout the day. The current temperature is a cool 12C, and it's feeling quite humid with 97% humidity, but that's all part of the tropical Queensland experience. We're looking at a top of 27C later in the day, so it's going to be a lovely warm day to get out and about.
Out in the ocean, the wave height is sitting at 1.14m, which is waist to chest high, making for some solid surf conditions. The water temperature is a pleasant 20.2C, so you might want to consider wearing a spring suit or rashie to stay comfortable in the water. With high tide at 08:13 pm and low tide at 01:36 pm, there's plenty of opportunity to get out and enjoy the water throughout the day.
For all you surfers, runners, cyclists, and paddleboarders out there, today is a great day to get out and enjoy your sport of choice. The winds are blowing at 11 km/h from the south, with gusts up to 19 km/h, so you might want to take that into consideration when planning your activities. The strong rips and currents that are common on this exposed coast also mean that anglers will need to be careful when fishing, but the conditions could make for some exciting catches.
As we head into the afternoon, the partly cloudy skies are expected to continue, with a 30% chance of rain, so you might want to pack a light jacket or umbrella just in case. With low UV levels, you don't need to worry too much about sun protection, but it's always a good idea to slip, slop, slap anyway. All in all, it's shaping up to be a fantastic day to get out and enjoy the coast, so why not grab your board, your bike, or your fishing rod, and make the most of this beautiful Saturday 11 July.