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 8.5mm of moderate rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 88%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 35kmh from the East-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 06:46 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 99% 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 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.1mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 51%.

PALM COVE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 26° 27° 27° 25° 25°
86% 93% 72% 79% 92% 91% 99% 96%
0.0mm 1.1mm 1.6mm 2.2mm 1.0mm 1.3mm 0.6mm 0.7mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 27° 29° 28° 26° 25°
97% 79% 79% 79% 75% 73% 77% 89%
0.8mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 25° 28° 30° 30° 27° 25°
83% 65% 82% 85% 10% 9% 71% 65%
0.3mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 28° 30° 30° 28° 25°
69% 30% 88% 88% 79% 20% 24% 24%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 25° 29° 30° 30° 28° 26°
47% 75% 52% 11% 73% 11% 82% 56%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 26° 29° 31° 30° 28° 27°
74% 79% 33% 9% 9% 15% 43% 67%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 29° 31° 31° 28° 26°
71% 79% 83% 50% 41% 68% 81% 80%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.3mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
29
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
35
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
1.2m
8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
25
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 7.7s 7.4s 7.4s 7.5s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
7.5s 7.5s 7.8s 7.8s 8.0s 7.9s 7.7s 7.7s
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
1.1m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
7.6s 7.6s 7.5s 7.5s 7.5s 7.5s 7.5s 7.5s
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
7
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
7.5s 7.5s 7.5s 7.5s 7.4s 7.4s 7.3s 7.3s
Wed 17th December
2:18 PM 7:10 PM
1.55 2.06
Thu 18th December
1:31 AM 8:36 AM 2:53 PM 7:38 PM
0.89 2.66 1.54 2.02
Fri 19th December
1:57 AM 9:04 AM 3:23 PM 8:06 PM
0.88 2.66 1.53 1.99
Sat 20th December
2:24 AM 9:32 AM 3:52 PM 8:35 PM
0.85 2.65 1.53 1.97
Sun 21st December
2:54 AM 10:02 AM 4:24 PM 9:06 PM
0.83 2.63 1.53 1.93
Mon 22nd December
3:25 AM 10:35 AM 5:02 PM 9:39 PM
0.82 2.60 1.53 1.88
Tue 23rd December
3:58 AM 11:11 AM 5:52 PM 10:18 PM
0.86 2.56 1.52 1.79
Wed 17th December
27°
8.5mm
18kmh ESE
88%
Thu 18th December
29°
1.7mm
21kmh ESE
81%
Fri 19th December
30°
0.5mm
18kmh ESE
58%
Sat 20th December
30°
0.1mm
16kmh E
52%
Sun 21st December
31°
0.0mm
13kmh ENE
50%
Mon 22nd December
31°
0.1mm
11kmh ENE
41%
Tue 23rd December
31°
1.2mm
11kmh NE
69%
Wed 24th December
30°
0.1mm
10kmh ENE
52%
Thu 25th December
27°
3.0mm
7kmh ESE
71%
Fri 26th December
30°
2.8mm
8kmh NNE
57%
Sat 27th December
31°
2.6mm
9kmh SE
71%
Sun 28th December
29°
2.4mm
6kmh NE
72%
Mon 29th December
28°
1.2mm
6kmh ESE
72%
Tue 30th December
29°
1.2mm
5kmh ESE
69%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 30° 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 13 days of very light rain with an average of 2.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 65%.

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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