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 0.2mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 63%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 27kmh from the South East. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Palm Cove faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 06:02 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

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 22° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.2mm 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

Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 18° 22° 24° 24° 21° 19°
65% 89% 89% 87% 78% 43% 30% 28%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 19° 19° 23° 25° 24° 22° 20°
20% 28% 66% 28% 72% 75% 13% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 18° 23° 24° 21° 20° 18°
18% 24% 56% 70% 70% 66% 36% 35%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 18° 18° 21° 23° 23° 19° 16°
24% 40% 34% 25% 11% 8% 12% 10%
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 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 21° 22° 22° 19° 16°
10% 8% 20% 23% 7% 8% 14% 20%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 19° 23° 22° 19° 16°
11% 7% 6% 4% 4% 7% 8% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Fri 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 19° 23° 23° 19° 16°
6% 5% 6% 4% 4% 9% 10% 5%
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 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
8.0s 8.0s 8.1s 8.1s 8.4s 8.4s 8.4s 8.4s
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
29
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
1.3m
1.6m
1.4m
8.4s 8.4s 8.4s 8.3s 8.3s 8.3s 8.2s 8.3s
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
34
kmh
37
kmh
40
kmh
44
kmh
45
kmh
41
kmh
39
kmh
1.6m
1.2m
1.4m
1.4m
1.7m
1.7m
1.5m
1.4m
8.3s 8.0s 6.2s 6.6s 6.9s 7.3s 7.7s 7.9s
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
38
kmh
40
kmh
39
kmh
40
kmh
38
kmh
38
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
1.4m
1.5m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.5m
1.6m
1.5m
8.1s 8.1s 8.1s 8.1s 8.1s 8.0s 8.1s 7.7s
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
35
kmh
34
kmh
39
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
37
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.2m
1.3m
1.4m
1.6m
1.5m
1.4m
7.6s 7.6s 7.7s 7.8s 8.1s 13.7s 16.1s 15.9s
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
35
kmh
38
kmh
39
kmh
36
kmh
32
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
1.2m
10.8s 8.2s 8.2s 12.0s 13.7s 13.7s 13.5s 12.8s
Fri 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
29
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
33
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
31
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
12.5s 12.5s 12.3s 11.9s 11.8s 12.0s 12.0s 11.8s
Sat 27th July
1:08 AM 8:02 AM 2:30 PM 8:05 PM
2.40 1.10 2.00 1.40
Sun 28th July
2:25 AM 9:51 AM 4:44 PM 10:50 PM
2.20 1.00 2.20 1.40
Mon 29th July
4:25 AM 11:00 AM 5:50 PM
2.00 0.90 2.40
Tue 30th July
12:04 AM 5:34 AM 11:51 AM 6:41 PM
1.30 2.00 0.70 2.70
Wed 31st July
1:00 AM 6:25 AM 12:34 PM 7:24 PM
1.20 2.00 0.60 2.80
Thu 1st August
1:45 AM 7:07 AM 1:12 PM 8:02 PM
1.10 2.00 0.40 2.90
Fri 2nd August
2:23 AM 7:43 AM 1:47 PM 8:36 PM
1.00 2.00 0.40 3.00
Sat 27th July
25°
0.2mm
17kmh ESE
63%
Sun 28th July
25°
0.0mm
18kmh ESE
39%
Mon 29th July
24°
0.0mm
24kmh SE
46%
Tue 30th July
23°
0.0mm
22kmh SE
20%
Wed 31st July
23°
0.0mm
23kmh SE
13%
Thu 1st August
23°
0.0mm
20kmh SE
6%
Fri 2nd August
24°
0.0mm
18kmh ESE
6%
Sat 3rd August
23°
0.0mm
20kmh SE
0%
Sun 4th August
24°
0.0mm
17kmh ESE
12%
Mon 5th August
24°
0.0mm
14kmh ESE
55%
Tue 6th August
24°
0.0mm
15kmh ESE
37%
Wed 7th August
23°
0.5mm
18kmh ESE
65%
Thu 8th August
25°
0.6mm
13kmh ESE
57%
Fri 9th August
24°
0.0mm
8kmh ENE
59%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 24° 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 34%.

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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