For those observing the eclipse from the beach.
On 14 Nov 2012 low tide in Cairns is at 2:35 am and high tide is at 9:17 am.
http://www.bom.gov.au/oceanography/tides/MAPS/qld.shtml
SkyMapPro gives the following times for the eclipse at Cairns.
Beginning of total phase
Time: 2012 Nov 14 06:38:14
Sun's altitude: 13.6°
End of total phase
Time: 2012 Nov 14 06:40:18
Sun's altitude: 14.1°