Residents are advised that king tides will be experienced in Cairns from Monday 24 March through to Tuesday 1 April, and again from Saturday 5 April to Friday 11 April.
Cairns Regional Council would like to remind motorists that tidal flooding is saltwater, which can damage cars on contact. Avoid parking cars in low-lying tidal areas and never drive through floodwaters.
Motorists should drive carefully and slowly, not only for the safety of road users and pedestrians, but to lessen the impact of bow waves, which can push water into nearby properties.
Council may close roads which are inundated by tidal flooding to prevent damage to private property. Motorists are required to adhere to signs advising the road is closed and should find an alternative route until the road is reopened.
The impact of these king tides on low lying areas could be exacerbated by heavy rainfall.
King tide levels for Cairns are expected from 24 March to 1 April at the following times (other areas may vary):
- Monday 24 March: 2.76m at 6.22am
- Tuesday 25 March: 2.96m at 6.49am
- Wednesday 26 March: 3.16m at 7.19am
- Thursday 27 March: 3.31m at 7.51am, and 2.83m at 7.57pm
- Friday 28 March: 3.37m at 8.24am, and 2.99m at 8.36pm
- Saturday 29 March: 3.33mm at 8.55am, and 3.08m at 9.16pm
- Sunday 30 March: 3.16m at 9.26am, and 3.08m at 9.59pm
- Monday 31 March: 2.89m at 9.58am, and 2.97m at 10.46pm
- Tuesday 1 April: 2.79m at 11.45pm
King tide levels for Cairns are expected from 5 April to 11 April at the following times (other areas may vary):
- Saturday 5 April: 2.81m at 4.58am
- Sunday 6 April: 2.94m at 5.51am
- Monday 7 April: 3.02m at 6.32am
- Tuesday 8 April: 3.04m at 7.07am
- Wednesday 9 April: 3.01m at 7.37am
- Thursday 10 April: 2.94m at 8.01am
- Friday 11 April: 2.84m at 8.20am
Streets that are most likely to be impacted by king tides include:
- Redden St, Portsmith
- Tingira St, Portsmith
- Liberty St, Portsmith
- Walters St, Portsmith
- Trawler Base Rd, Portsmith
- Bramp Cl, Portsmith
- Cook St, Portsmith
- Fearnley St, Portsmith
- Parts of Aumuller St (near Comport St), Portsmith
- Spence St and the Esplanade intersection, Cairns City
- Parts of Draper St (Hartley St to Kenny Street), Portsmith
- Corner of Lily St and the Esplanade, Cairns North
Residents should also monitor the Bureau of Meteorology website for general information related to tide heights.
