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 30° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will have 7.7mm of moderate rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 63%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and light at 13kmh from the South-Southeast. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

Palm Cove faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 06:48 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 53% 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 28° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 30° 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 1.1mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.8mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.3mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 67%.

PALM COVE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 24° 27° 28° 28° 27° 26°
100% 58% 38% 53% 62% 81% 53% 60%
2.8mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 1.2mm 2.1mm 1.2mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Wed 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 28° 29° 29° 27° 26°
37% 33% 49% 59% 80% 56% 85% 85%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.8mm 0.8mm 0.6mm 0.8mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Thu 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 25° 28° 29° 29° 28° 27°
85% 88% 86% 79% 86% 89% 78% 74%
0.9mm 1.4mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Fri 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 27° 28° 27° 26° 25°
71% 93% 76% 92% 100% 76% 82% 72%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 1.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 1.0mm 0.9mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Sat 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 25° 26° 25° 25° 24°
61% 67% 63% 52% 51% 54% 100% 61%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Sun 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 26° 27° 27° 26° 25°
63% 100% 92% 61% 61% 68% 70% 62%
0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.5mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Mon 23rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 26° 28° 28° 26° 25°
66% 76% 60% 60% 61% 60% 69% 82%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 1.7mm 0.8mm 0.1mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Tue 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
1.1m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.9m
6.9s 6.8s 5.6s 6.3s 6.8s 6.9s 7.0s 6.9s
Wed 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
5.6s 5.5s 6.1s 5.9s 5.9s 6.7s 8.8s 5.5s
Thu 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
0.7m
1.2m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
9.4s 5.0s 9.0s 8.8s 8.6s 8.5s 8.4s 8.3s
Fri 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
8.1s 8.1s 8.0s 8.0s 4.3s 7.8s 7.7s 7.6s
Sat 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
16
kmh
11
kmh
7
kmh
14
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
7.5s 7.4s 7.3s 7.3s 7.2s 6.2s 6.8s 8.1s
Sun 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
7.9s 7.8s 7.7s 7.6s 7.5s 6.0s 6.9s 7.9s
Mon 23rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
8.0s 8.0s 7.9s 7.8s 7.8s 7.7s 7.7s 7.5s
Tue 17th February
3:15 PM 8:51 PM
0.89 2.25
Wed 18th February
2:58 AM 9:31 AM 3:43 PM 9:24 PM
0.38 2.80 0.84 2.28
Thu 19th February
3:31 AM 9:59 AM 4:14 PM 10:01 PM
0.47 2.73 0.83 2.25
Fri 20th February
4:06 AM 10:29 AM 4:48 PM 10:44 PM
0.64 2.60 0.86 2.17
Sat 21st February
4:44 AM 11:00 AM 5:28 PM 11:39 PM
0.89 2.39 0.91 2.06
Sun 22nd February
5:32 AM 11:34 AM 6:20 PM
1.19 2.14 1.00
Mon 23rd February
1:14 AM 7:00 AM 12:25 PM 7:49 PM
1.97 1.48 1.88 1.06
Tue 17th February
28°
7.7mm
7kmh ESE
63%
Wed 18th February
29°
3.1mm
8kmh N
60%
Thu 19th February
30°
3.5mm
9kmh N
83%
Fri 20th February
28°
3.3mm
8kmh NNW
82%
Sat 21st February
26°
0.8mm
3kmh S
63%
Sun 22nd February
27°
1.3mm
5kmh SE
72%
Mon 23rd February
29°
3.2mm
9kmh ESE
66%
Tue 24th February
30°
0.1mm
19kmh SE
46%
Wed 25th February
30°
0.0mm
20kmh SE
52%
Thu 26th February
29°
1.6mm
19kmh SE
56%
Fri 27th February
29°
0.8mm
9kmh E
77%
Sat 28th February
30°
0.0mm
13kmh ESE
66%
Sun 1st March
30°
0.2mm
10kmh E
56%
Mon 2nd March
29°
1.0mm
9kmh E
57%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 29° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 29° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 12 days of light rain with an average of 2.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 64%.

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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