Beach Weather in Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia

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28°
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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 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will have 9.1mm of moderate rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 86%.

The winds will be on shore and very strong at 44kmh 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 06:10 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% 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 27° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

There will be 2 days of moderate rain with an average of 7.0mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 5.7mm of rain and Sunday will have 8.3mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 85%.

PALM COVE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 11th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 24° 24° 25° 25° 24° 24° 25°
66% 72% 57% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 1.1mm 2.3mm 2.8mm 1.9mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sat 12th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 26° 26° 27° 26° 25° 25°
100% 100% 100% 62% 58% 100% 77% 89%
0.4mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.8mm 1.0mm 1.5mm 1.3mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sun 13th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 26° 26° 26° 23° 24°
80% 87% 85% 85% 83% 74% 89% 95%
0.9mm 1.0mm 1.1mm 1.1mm 1.2mm 1.3mm 0.9mm 0.8mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Mon 14th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 25° 26° 27° 27° 25° 24°
94% 97% 84% 78% 88% 55% 77% 80%
0.5mm 0.7mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.3mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Tue 15th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 23° 25° 26° 26° 24° 22°
96% 72% 81% 87% 85% 70% 62% 60%
0.2mm 0.4mm 0.3mm 0.5mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.3mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Wed 16th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 23° 24° 25° 26° 26° 24° 24°
68% 80% 84% 79% 62% 55% 66% 71%
1.4mm 0.4mm 0.6mm 0.4mm 0.4mm 0.4mm 0.5mm 0.4mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Thu 17th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 24° 25° 26° 26° 25° 25°
61% 74% 85% 65% 77% 77% 71% 61%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Fri 11th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
38
kmh
40
kmh
41
kmh
40
kmh
39
kmh
43
kmh
44
kmh
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
1.5m
1.8m
1.6m
1.5m
15.8s 15.5s 15.5s 15.5s 15.5s 15.5s 15.5s 15.5s
Sat 12th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
40
kmh
39
kmh
38
kmh
37
kmh
40
kmh
41
kmh
40
kmh
1.5m
1.6m
1.4m
1.3m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.3m
15.5s 15.5s 15.5s 15.5s 15.5s 15.5s 5.9s 12.0s
Sun 13th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
43
kmh
43
kmh
41
kmh
39
kmh
37
kmh
39
kmh
42
kmh
45
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
1.6m
12.0s 12.0s 12.0s 12.0s 12.0s 12.0s 12.0s 12.0s
Mon 14th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
48
kmh
49
kmh
48
kmh
44
kmh
45
kmh
44
kmh
44
kmh
45
kmh
1.7m
1.7m
1.7m
1.7m
1.7m
1.6m
1.6m
1.6m
12.0s 12.0s 12.0s 12.0s 12.0s 12.0s 12.0s 12.0s
Tue 15th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
46
kmh
44
kmh
44
kmh
40
kmh
39
kmh
38
kmh
38
kmh
39
kmh
1.6m
1.6m
1.6m
1.5m
1.8m
1.7m
1.6m
1.5m
12.0s 12.0s 12.0s 12.0s 12.3s 12.3s 12.3s 12.3s
Wed 16th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
42
kmh
41
kmh
40
kmh
39
kmh
39
kmh
39
kmh
39
kmh
1.5m
1.6m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.4m
1.3m
1.4m
12.3s 12.3s 12.3s 12.3s 12.3s 12.3s 12.3s 12.3s
Thu 17th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
39
kmh
37
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
34
kmh
34
kmh
32
kmh
1.6m
1.7m
1.7m
1.6m
1.5m
1.4m
1.2m
1.1m
12.3s 12.3s 12.3s 12.3s 12.3s 12.3s 12.3s 12.3s
Fri 11th April
2:14 PM 8:26 PM
0.69 2.44
Sat 12th April
2:22 AM 8:21 AM 2:35 PM 8:53 PM
0.96 2.52 0.70 2.45
Sun 13th April
2:49 AM 8:40 AM 2:54 PM 9:18 PM
1.09 2.40 0.75 2.42
Mon 14th April
3:15 AM 8:56 AM 3:13 PM 9:44 PM
1.23 2.26 0.81 2.37
Tue 15th April
3:41 AM 9:07 AM 3:30 PM 10:10 PM
1.38 2.12 0.87 2.29
Wed 16th April
4:07 AM 9:09 AM 3:46 PM 10:42 PM
1.54 1.98 0.95 2.19
Thu 17th April
4:38 AM 8:42 AM 4:03 PM 11:32 PM
1.68 1.86 1.04 2.07
Fri 11th April
26°
9.1mm
26kmh ESE
86%
Sat 12th April
27°
5.7mm
27kmh SE
85%
Sun 13th April
26°
8.3mm
26kmh SE
84%
Mon 14th April
27°
2.4mm
32kmh SE
81%
Tue 15th April
27°
2.5mm
27kmh SE
76%
Wed 16th April
26°
4.5mm
27kmh ESE
70%
Thu 17th April
26°
0.8mm
24kmh ESE
71%
Fri 18th April
25°
0.9mm
17kmh ESE
76%
Sat 19th April
27°
1.5mm
21kmh E
73%
Sun 20th April
25°
4.6mm
22kmh ESE
89%
Mon 21st April
27°
0.7mm
21kmh SE
81%
Tue 22nd April
26°
0.9mm
25kmh SE
63%
Wed 23rd April
25°
3.2mm
28kmh SE
85%
Thu 24th April
27°
2.5mm
27kmh SE
55%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 26° 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 14 days of light rain with an average of 3.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 77%.

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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