Beach Weather in Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia

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Beach Weather Today in Palm Cove

Today the maximum temperature will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

Today will have 0.5mm of very light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 73%.

The winds will be on shore and very strong at 46kmh from the South East. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. 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 05:57 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 94% 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 23° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 46%.

PALM COVE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 8th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 22° 23° 21° 20° 18°
88% 86% 32% 81% 59% 86% 94% 59%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Thu 9th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 19° 21° 23° 23° 20° 18°
70% 60% 65% 77% 12% 14% 21% 40%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Fri 10th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 18° 22° 24° 23° 21° 19°
35% 44% 70% 73% 85% 85% 17% 25%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Sat 11th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 21° 24° 24° 20° 19°
82% 19% 12% 8% 36% 74% 11% 51%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Sun 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 19° 22° 23° 23° 20° 18°
69% 66% 58% 87% 71% 17% 20% 55%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
24°
24°
Mon 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 17° 21° 23° 23° 20° 18°
60% 66% 73% 80% 81% 73% 71% 72%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Tue 14th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 21° 23° 23° 20° 18°
81% 87% 47% 58% 84% 86% 78% 72%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Wed 8th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
42
kmh
46
kmh
42
kmh
38
kmh
41
kmh
39
kmh
40
kmh
37
kmh
1.5m
1.6m
1.4m
1.3m
1.4m
1.3m
1.4m
1.2m
8.8s 8.7s 8.7s 8.7s 8.6s 8.5s 8.4s 8.3s
Thu 9th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
34
kmh
30
kmh
34
kmh
32
kmh
34
kmh
37
kmh
34
kmh
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
8.3s 8.3s 8.2s 8.1s 8.1s 8.0s 7.9s 8.1s
Fri 10th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
34
kmh
34
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
7.7s 7.7s 7.7s 7.7s 7.6s 7.5s 12.5s 7.6s
Sat 11th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
1.0m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
11.7s 7.5s 7.4s 7.3s 11.0s 11.0s 10.7s 10.6s
Sun 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
6.9s 6.8s 6.8s 6.7s 6.7s 8.3s 7.6s 9.7s
Mon 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
29
kmh
0.7m
0.9m
1.2m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
11.1s 7.7s 5.9s 10.3s 12.2s 11.9s 11.6s 11.4s
Tue 14th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
11.1s 11.0s 10.8s 10.6s 10.5s 10.4s 10.4s 10.3s
Wed 8th July
2:56 AM 9:36 AM 4:31 PM 10:37 PM
1.47 0.81 1.61 1.01
Thu 9th July
4:16 AM 10:38 AM 5:34 PM 11:53 PM
1.48 0.63 1.87 0.86
Fri 10th July
5:20 AM 11:32 AM 6:25 PM
1.54 0.42 2.15
Sat 11th July
12:49 AM 6:14 AM 12:22 PM 7:11 PM
0.70 1.62 0.21 2.39
Sun 12th July
1:37 AM 7:04 AM 1:09 PM 7:55 PM
0.54 1.71 0.04 2.57
Mon 13th July
2:21 AM 7:50 AM 1:55 PM 8:38 PM
0.42 1.79 -0.06 2.66
Tue 14th July
3:03 AM 8:35 AM 2:39 PM 9:19 PM
0.34 1.84 -0.09 2.67
Wed 8th July
23°
0.5mm
24kmh SE
73%
Thu 9th July
24°
0.4mm
19kmh SE
44%
Fri 10th July
24°
0.0mm
17kmh SE
54%
Sat 11th July
24°
0.0mm
13kmh ESE
36%
Sun 12th July
23°
0.0mm
13kmh ESE
55%
Mon 13th July
24°
0.0mm
15kmh ESE
72%
Tue 14th July
24°
0.0mm
19kmh ESE
74%
Wed 15th July
23°
0.0mm
21kmh SE
48%
Thu 16th July
22°
0.0mm
22kmh SE
19%
Fri 17th July
22°
0.0mm
20kmh SE
0%
Sat 18th July
22°
0.0mm
16kmh SE
2%
Sun 19th July
23°
0.3mm
22kmh SE
49%
Mon 20th July
23°
0.0mm
19kmh SE
41%
Tue 21st July
24°
0.0mm
9kmh E
11%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There will be 3 days of very light rain with an average of 0.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 41%.

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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