Beach Weather in Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia

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Beach Weather Today in Palm Cove

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

Today will have 0.8mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 63%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 31kmh from the South East. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. 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 06:40 PM. The skies should be fairly 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 28° 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 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.5mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.8mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.1mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 66%.

PALM COVE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 25° 28° 29° 29° 27° 26°
81% 79% 67% 54% 78% 71% 36% 45%
0.5mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Sun 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 25° 28° 30° 30° 27° 26°
83% 58% 55% 82% 78% 71% 73% 57%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Mon 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 28° 30° 30° 27° 25°
75% 84% 17% 0% 0% 0% 2% 75%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Tue 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 28° 30° 30° 28° 25°
89% 29% 14% 19% 0% 0% 0% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Wed 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 28° 30° 30° 27° 25°
20% 75% 89% 16% 70% 0% 21% 38%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Thu 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 26° 29° 31° 31° 28° 27°
71% 88% 38% 12% 8% 5% 11% 60%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Fri 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 26° 29° 30° 30° 28° 27°
74% 82% 77% 79% 75% 43% 53% 70%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Sat 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
6.5s 6.6s 6.6s 6.6s 6.5s 6.5s 6.4s 6.4s
Sun 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
6.3s 6.2s 6.2s 6.4s 6.4s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s
Mon 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
22
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
1.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.6m
6.4s 6.4s 6.7s 6.7s 6.4s 6.4s 6.5s 6.5s
Tue 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
6.6s 6.6s 6.5s 6.4s 5.4s 5.4s 5.3s 5.3s
Wed 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
1.2m
0.5m
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
5.6s 5.4s 5.7s 5.7s 6.5s 5.8s 7.2s 8.1s
Thu 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
8.2s 6.4s 6.2s 6.6s 6.6s 6.6s 7.6s 8.1s
Fri 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
8.1s 7.1s 6.6s 6.7s 6.7s 6.4s 5.8s 5.5s
Sat 7th December
12:58 AM 6:38 AM 2:25 PM 10:03 PM
1.39 0.95 2.25 1.06
Sun 8th December
3:14 AM 8:15 AM 3:27 PM 10:35 PM
1.50 1.03 2.29 0.86
Mon 9th December
4:24 AM 9:42 AM 4:17 PM 11:06 PM
1.74 1.03 2.32 0.65
Tue 10th December
5:15 AM 10:50 AM 5:01 PM 11:38 PM
2.01 0.99 2.34 0.46
Wed 11th December
6:01 AM 11:49 AM 5:44 PM
2.30 0.95 2.34
Thu 12th December
12:14 AM 6:46 AM 12:43 PM 6:28 PM
0.29 2.57 0.92 2.32
Fri 13th December
12:51 AM 7:31 AM 1:36 PM 7:13 PM
0.16 2.80 0.90 2.27
Sat 7th December
30°
0.8mm
17kmh ESE
63%
Sun 8th December
30°
0.1mm
15kmh ESE
69%
Mon 9th December
30°
0.0mm
13kmh E
31%
Tue 10th December
30°
0.0mm
13kmh ESE
21%
Wed 11th December
30°
0.0mm
10kmh ENE
41%
Thu 12th December
31°
0.0mm
10kmh NE
36%
Fri 13th December
30°
0.2mm
8kmh NE
69%
Sat 14th December
31°
1.5mm
11kmh NNE
62%
Sun 15th December
31°
0.3mm
9kmh NNE
59%
Mon 16th December
30°
1.0mm
10kmh ENE
62%
Tue 17th December
31°
0.1mm
10kmh NE
37%
Wed 18th December
32°
0.0mm
13kmh ESE
9%
Thu 19th December
34°
0.4mm
13kmh NNW
19%
Fri 20th December
33°
2.3mm
13kmh ESE
27%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 31° 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 9 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 43%.

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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