Beach Weather in Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia

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Beach Weather Today in Palm Cove

Today the maximum temperature will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 20%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 38kmh from the South-Southeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Palm Cove faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 06:03 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 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 1.3mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 54%.

PALM COVE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 17° 22° 24° 24° 21° 18°
68% 61% 5% 5% 5% 9% 4% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 21° 24° 23° 20° 17°
2% 9% 4% 6% 3% 4% 3% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 17° 16° 21° 23° 23° 21° 18°
28% 19% 17% 20% 7% 9% 46% 87%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 21° 23° 22° 20° 19°
89% 93% 88% 80% 72% 79% 52% 82%
0.3mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 19° 20° 22° 23° 19° 18°
61% 82% 91% 98% 72% 6% 34% 62%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
23°
23°
Tue 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 17° 20° 22° 22° 20° 17°
75% 71% 68% 70% 71% 38% 22% 43%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Wed 5th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 20° 23° 22° 19° 17°
77% 40% 23% 20% 21% 19% 14% 26%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
34
kmh
37
kmh
38
kmh
37
kmh
34
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.1m
15.2s 14.9s 14.7s 14.5s 14.4s 14.2s 13.9s 13.7s
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
37
kmh
40
kmh
41
kmh
41
kmh
44
kmh
42
kmh
39
kmh
1.1m
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.6m
1.5m
1.4m
13.5s 13.6s 8.1s 7.7s 7.7s 13.3s 13.3s 13.4s
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
38
kmh
42
kmh
43
kmh
43
kmh
45
kmh
46
kmh
45
kmh
37
kmh
1.3m
1.5m
1.6m
1.4m
1.6m
1.6m
1.5m
1.4m
13.0s 13.0s 13.0s 13.0s 13.0s 13.0s 13.0s 13.0s
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
40
kmh
39
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
36
kmh
42
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
13.0s 13.0s 13.0s 13.0s 13.0s 13.0s 13.0s 13.0s
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
39
kmh
43
kmh
42
kmh
40
kmh
37
kmh
39
kmh
40
kmh
1.4m
1.6m
1.6m
1.4m
1.5m
1.5m
1.4m
1.3m
13.0s 13.0s 13.0s 13.0s 13.0s 13.0s 13.0s 13.0s
Tue 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
42
kmh
41
kmh
42
kmh
42
kmh
42
kmh
41
kmh
40
kmh
35
kmh
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.2m
13.0s 13.0s 14.2s 14.8s 14.8s 14.8s 14.8s 14.8s
Wed 5th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
39
kmh
39
kmh
38
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.1m
14.8s 14.8s 14.8s 14.8s 14.8s 14.8s 14.8s 14.8s
Thu 30th July
3:34 AM 9:07 AM 3:01 PM 9:34 PM
0.52 1.66 0.32 2.30
Fri 31st July
3:58 AM 9:35 AM 3:29 PM 9:59 PM
0.53 1.67 0.40 2.21
Sat 1st August
4:23 AM 10:04 AM 3:56 PM 10:21 PM
0.57 1.66 0.53 2.07
Sun 2nd August
4:49 AM 10:35 AM 4:23 PM 10:41 PM
0.62 1.62 0.70 1.91
Mon 3rd August
5:18 AM 11:18 AM 4:57 PM 11:01 PM
0.67 1.57 0.91 1.74
Tue 4th August
5:57 AM 12:33 PM 6:05 PM 11:23 PM
0.71 1.51 1.14 1.54
Wed 5th August
7:04 AM 2:46 PM 9:01 PM
0.74 1.57 1.27
Thu 30th July
24°
0.0mm
21kmh ESE
20%
Fri 31st July
24°
0.0mm
23kmh SE
4%
Sat 1st August
24°
0.0mm
23kmh SE
29%
Sun 2nd August
23°
1.3mm
23kmh ESE
79%
Mon 3rd August
23°
0.8mm
26kmh SE
63%
Tue 4th August
22°
0.3mm
23kmh SE
57%
Wed 5th August
23°
0.0mm
21kmh SE
30%
Thu 6th August
23°
0.0mm
22kmh SE
23%
Fri 7th August
23°
0.0mm
22kmh SE
16%
Sat 8th August
24°
0.0mm
21kmh SE
17%
Sun 9th August
23°
0.0mm
18kmh ESE
47%
Mon 10th August
23°
0.0mm
12kmh E
20%
Tue 11th August
24°
0.0mm
7kmh NE
10%
Wed 12th August
24°
0.0mm
10kmh E
1%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 22° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 3 days of very light rain with an average of 0.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 30%.

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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