Beach Weather in Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia

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29°
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29°
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28°
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28°
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27°
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25°
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Beach Weather Today in Palm Cove

Today the maximum temperature will be 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 28° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 34%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 24kmh from the South East. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Palm Cove faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 06:44 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Palm Cove

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 28° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.1mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 26%.

PALM COVE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 24° 24° 28° 30° 30° 27° 24°
67% 54% 56% 86% 4% 1% 0% 4%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 23° 29° 30° 30° 28° 24°
33% 55% 56% 4% 3% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 23° 29° 31° 30° 28° 25°
21% 73% 63% 80% 4% 5% 3% 23%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 29° 30° 30° 28° 26°
30% 25% 16% 31% 11% 12% 19% 75%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 28° 29° 30° 27° 25°
85% 72% 84% 61% 70% 82% 78% 78%
0.1mm 0.4mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 26° 28° 30° 29° 27° 25°
75% 83% 40% 52% 76% 41% 46% 74%
0.4mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 25° 27° 29° 30° 27° 25°
85% 67% 81% 85% 67% 30% 20% 66%
0.3mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
0.5m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
7.6s 12.9s 12.4s 12.0s 11.7s 11.4s 11.2s 11.2s
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.7m
7.7s 7.7s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 7.5s 7.3s
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
0.6m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
0.7m
7.1s 7.0s 6.8s 6.8s 6.6s 6.5s 6.5s 7.7s
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.6m
7.4s 7.3s 7.1s 7.0s 7.0s 7.6s 7.4s 9.2s
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
9.0s 7.3s 8.6s 8.6s 8.6s 8.4s 8.4s 12.6s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
14.6s 14.5s 12.4s 11.9s 12.1s 13.0s 13.6s 13.7s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
27
kmh
29
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
13.9s 10.7s 11.8s 13.0s 13.1s 13.1s 13.1s 13.1s
Sat 13th December
11:05 AM 5:02 PM 11:49 PM
1.57 2.40 1.01
Sun 14th December
6:26 AM 12:04 PM 5:38 PM
2.38 1.58 2.31
Mon 15th December
12:15 AM 7:02 AM 12:54 PM 6:11 PM
0.96 2.51 1.58 2.22
Tue 16th December
12:41 AM 7:35 AM 1:39 PM 6:41 PM
0.93 2.60 1.57 2.13
Wed 17th December
1:06 AM 8:06 AM 2:18 PM 7:10 PM
0.91 2.64 1.55 2.06
Thu 18th December
1:31 AM 8:36 AM 2:53 PM 7:38 PM
0.89 2.66 1.54 2.02
Fri 19th December
1:57 AM 9:04 AM 3:23 PM 8:06 PM
0.88 2.66 1.53 1.99
Sat 13th December
31°
0.1mm
16kmh E
34%
Sun 14th December
31°
0.0mm
12kmh NE
18%
Mon 15th December
31°
0.0mm
11kmh ENE
34%
Tue 16th December
30°
0.1mm
13kmh ENE
27%
Wed 17th December
30°
1.6mm
17kmh ESE
76%
Thu 18th December
30°
0.7mm
19kmh ESE
60%
Fri 19th December
30°
1.2mm
18kmh ESE
62%
Sat 20th December
30°
0.2mm
16kmh E
70%
Sun 21st December
30°
1.8mm
12kmh ENE
74%
Mon 22nd December
29°
3.4mm
10kmh ESE
67%
Tue 23rd December
30°
0.3mm
8kmh ENE
61%
Wed 24th December
31°
0.0mm
9kmh NE
64%
Thu 25th December
31°
0.5mm
10kmh NE
47%
Fri 26th December
31°
1.3mm
12kmh N
30%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 30° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 27° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 11 days of very light rain with an average of 1.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 52%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Palm Cove don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia

Palm Cove is a picturesque coastal village in Queensland, Australia, that boasts a stunning beach perfect for a relaxing holiday. Located just north of Cairns, Palm Cove offers visitors the chance to unwind on its beautiful shores while enjoying various beach activities and world-class accommodations.

Beach Type

Palm Cove Beach is known for its soft golden-yellow sand and calm azure waters. The beach is lined with palm trees, providing a tropical paradise atmosphere. While the shoreline does not have rocks or reefs directly at the beach, it's just a short boat trip away from the Great Barrier Reef - one of the best locations for snorkeling and diving in the world.

Beach Activities

There are numerous activities to enjoy at Palm Cove Beach. Some of the most popular include:

  1. Swimming: Thanks to its calm waters and patrolled areas, Palm Cove is an excellent spot for swimming.
  2. Sunbathing: With its pristine sands and warm temperatures, catching some rays on this beautiful beach is a must.
  3. Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP): The calm waters make SUP an enjoyable activity for beginners and experienced paddlers alike.
  4. Kayaking: Explore nearby Double Island by kayak or join a guided tour to discover hidden coves and beaches.
  5. Fishing: Try your luck fishing off the Palm Cove jetty or join a chartered fishing trip out to the reef.
  6. Snorkeling and Diving: As mentioned earlier, Palm Cove is situated near the Great Barrier Reef making it an ideal base for snorkeling and diving excursions.

Accommodations

There are several luxurious resorts and hotels located along Palm Cove Beach that cater to all types of travelers:

  1. Peppers Beach Club & Spa: This 5-star resort offers guests lagoon-style pools, elegant restaurants, and an award-winning spa.
  2. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort & Spa: This upscale resort features spacious rooms, a golf course, and beachfront dining options.
  3. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore: This boutique resort offers apartment-style accommodations with stunning views of the Coral Sea.

Areas to Stay In

The best area to stay in Palm Cove is along Williams Esplanade, which runs parallel to the beach. This area is home to numerous resorts, hotels, cafes, and restaurants. Staying here will provide you with easy access to both the beach and local attractions.

Beach Amenities

Palm Cove Beach has a variety of amenities for visitors to enjoy:

  1. Lifeguard-patrolled swimming areas
  2. Public restrooms and showers
  3. Picnic tables and BBQ facilities
  4. Children's playground
  5. Beachfront cafes and restaurants
  6. Accessible pathways for wheelchairs and strollers

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