Beach Weather in Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia

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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 24° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

Today will have 0.2mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 67%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 40kmh from the South-Southeast. 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 06:19 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 81% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

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 26° 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 1.0mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 1.6mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.4mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 70%.

PALM COVE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 30th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 23° 26° 28° 28° 25° 23°
80% 100% 57% 54% 21% 82% 81% 61%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Tue 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 24° 24° 26° 27° 27° 25° 24°
93% 100% 93% 85% 74% 57% 62% 100%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.2mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Wed 1st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 26° 27° 27° 26° 24°
97% 94% 84% 68% 54% 85% 54% 78%
0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Thu 2nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 26° 26° 25° 24° 24°
97% 82% 85% 71% 82% 88% 85% 100%
0.3mm 0.7mm 0.8mm 0.9mm 2.2mm 1.1mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Fri 3rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 25° 26° 26° 25° 25°
75% 100% 80% 84% 87% 87% 89% 90%
0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.9mm 1.1mm 1.0mm 0.7mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sat 4th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 26° 28° 27° 25° 23°
90% 92% 80% 77% 73% 62% 65% 76%
0.6mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sun 5th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 23° 26° 27° 26° 24° 22°
81% 74% 80% 39% 63% 79% 73% 30%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Mon 30th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
29
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
36
kmh
38
kmh
40
kmh
36
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.3m
1.1m
9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 16.0s 15.7s 15.7s 15.7s 15.0s
Tue 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
34
kmh
35
kmh
1.2m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
14.6s 14.0s 13.9s 13.9s 13.9s 13.9s 13.9s 13.9s
Wed 1st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
34
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
37
kmh
36
kmh
1.3m
1.2m
1.3m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
13.9s 13.9s 13.9s 14.6s 14.4s 13.7s 13.7s 13.7s
Thu 2nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
38
kmh
38
kmh
38
kmh
41
kmh
37
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
37
kmh
1.3m
1.2m
1.3m
1.4m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
13.7s 13.0s 12.9s 12.8s 12.8s 12.9s 12.2s 12.1s
Fri 3rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
41
kmh
43
kmh
44
kmh
43
kmh
41
kmh
39
kmh
40
kmh
42
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
12.1s 12.3s 12.5s 12.5s 12.5s 12.5s 12.5s 12.5s
Sat 4th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
45
kmh
46
kmh
43
kmh
42
kmh
42
kmh
42
kmh
43
kmh
45
kmh
1.4m
1.5m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.5m
1.5m
1.4m
12.5s 12.5s 12.5s 12.5s 12.5s 12.5s 12.5s 12.5s
Sun 5th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
46
kmh
42
kmh
37
kmh
40
kmh
41
kmh
41
kmh
39
kmh
38
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
12.5s 12.5s 12.5s 12.5s 12.5s 12.5s 12.5s 12.5s
Mon 30th March
1:04 AM 7:26 AM 1:41 PM 7:40 PM
0.52 2.92 0.59 2.52
Tue 31st March
1:39 AM 7:55 AM 2:08 PM 8:14 PM
0.55 2.87 0.56 2.58
Wed 1st April
2:14 AM 8:23 AM 2:35 PM 8:46 PM
0.65 2.77 0.58 2.59
Thu 2nd April
2:47 AM 8:49 AM 3:00 PM 9:19 PM
0.82 2.62 0.64 2.54
Fri 3rd April
3:19 AM 9:12 AM 3:24 PM 9:51 PM
1.02 2.43 0.73 2.45
Sat 4th April
3:51 AM 9:29 AM 3:45 PM 10:24 PM
1.25 2.22 0.85 2.33
Sun 5th April
4:23 AM 9:35 AM 4:01 PM 11:00 PM
1.48 2.02 0.97 2.19
Mon 30th March
29°
0.2mm
20kmh SE
67%
Tue 31st March
27°
1.3mm
21kmh SE
83%
Wed 1st April
27°
1.0mm
22kmh SE
76%
Thu 2nd April
26°
6.2mm
19kmh SE
86%
Fri 3rd April
26°
4.3mm
22kmh SE
86%
Sat 4th April
28°
1.6mm
23kmh SE
76%
Sun 5th April
27°
0.4mm
21kmh SE
64%
Mon 6th April
28°
0.1mm
19kmh SE
40%
Tue 7th April
28°
0.0mm
14kmh ESE
18%
Wed 8th April
28°
0.0mm
8kmh ENE
21%
Thu 9th April
27°
0.9mm
8kmh E
49%
Fri 10th April
27°
0.6mm
11kmh E
53%
Sat 11th April
28°
0.0mm
15kmh ESE
15%
Sun 12th April
28°
0.0mm
17kmh ESE
10%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There will be 10 days of very light rain with an average of 1.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 53%.

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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