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

Today will have 27.7mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 77%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 40kmh from the South. 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 06:49 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 89% 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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures 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, Sunday will have 27.7mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 77%.

PALM COVE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 26° 26° 29° 28° 26° 25°
70% 91% 90% 68% 69% 67% 89% 76%
1.6mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 1.1mm 0.5mm 2.0mm 22.1mm 0.3mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 27° 30° 30° 28° 26°
77% 85% 57% 45% 84% 5% 5% 12%
0.7mm 1.5mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 24° 29° 31° 31° 28° 26°
5% 0% 0% 0% 5% 6% 7% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 29° 31° 30° 28° 26°
10% 17% 15% 21% 18% 17% 28% 15%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 29° 30° 29° 27° 26°
20% 85% 76% 20% 84% 84% 70% 84%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
30°
30°
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 26° 27° 29° 28° 27° 25°
94% 84% 78% 84% 82% 59% 31% 12%
0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Sat 28th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 24° 27° 29° 29° 27° 25°
5% 4% 5% 2% 0% 2% 7% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
4.7s 4.9s 5.0s 5.1s 5.1s 5.1s 5.3s 5.5s
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
0.9m
1.2m
0.8m
1.4m
1.2m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
5.6s 5.6s 5.5s 9.0s 8.9s 8.8s 8.6s 8.8s
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
9.1s 10.0s 9.8s 9.6s 9.5s 9.3s 9.1s 9.0s
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
8.8s 8.5s 8.4s 8.3s 8.1s 8.0s 7.9s 7.9s
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
7.9s 7.9s 7.9s 4.2s 10.1s 10.0s 10.0s 10.0s
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
9.9s 9.8s 9.7s 9.5s 9.3s 9.4s 9.5s 9.4s
Sat 28th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
10
kmh
4
kmh
2
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
8.0s 7.3s 6.9s 6.9s 7.0s 7.0s 6.9s 7.0s
Sun 22nd December
4:32 AM 8:19 AM 3:28 PM 11:11 PM
1.52 1.37 2.08 0.97
Mon 23rd December
5:37 AM 10:16 AM 4:20 PM 11:35 PM
1.70 1.42 2.03 0.86
Tue 24th December
6:15 AM 11:28 AM 5:00 PM 11:57 PM
1.89 1.41 1.99 0.76
Wed 25th December
6:45 AM 12:19 PM 5:34 PM
2.06 1.37 1.97
Thu 26th December
12:17 AM 7:11 AM 12:59 PM 6:05 PM
0.68 2.20 1.33 1.94
Fri 27th December
12:38 AM 7:35 AM 1:32 PM 6:34 PM
0.61 2.33 1.30 1.93
Sat 28th December
1:01 AM 7:58 AM 2:01 PM 7:03 PM
0.54 2.43 1.27 1.93
Sun 22nd December
29°
27.7mm
10kmh ESE
77%
Mon 23rd December
30°
2.3mm
9kmh E
46%
Tue 24th December
31°
0.0mm
8kmh NNE
2%
Wed 25th December
31°
0.0mm
6kmh NNE
17%
Thu 26th December
30°
0.7mm
10kmh ENE
65%
Fri 27th December
29°
0.5mm
14kmh E
65%
Sat 28th December
29°
0.0mm
7kmh NE
3%
Sun 29th December
30°
0.0mm
8kmh ENE
7%
Mon 30th December
29°
0.0mm
8kmh NE
12%
Tue 31st December
30°
0.0mm
9kmh ENE
11%
Wed 1st January
31°
0.0mm
14kmh E
42%
Thu 2nd January
30°
0.3mm
18kmh ESE
59%
Fri 3rd January
29°
0.2mm
15kmh E
57%
Sat 4th January
29°
0.4mm
17kmh ESE
44%

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 30° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 7 days of light rain with an average of 4.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 36%.

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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