Beach Weather in Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia

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Beach Weather Today in Palm Cove

Today the maximum temperature will be 25° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 57%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and very strong at 48kmh from the South-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 05:55 PM. The skies should be fairly 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 25° 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 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.5mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 71%.

PALM COVE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 23° 22° 24° 26° 25° 22° 22°
69% 53% 68% 63% 62% 55% 41% 50%
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 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 22° 24° 25° 25° 23° 23°
67% 100% 100% 94% 62% 77% 97% 93%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 23° 23° 25° 24° 23° 23°
95% 94% 87% 85% 79% 68% 90% 70%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 22° 23° 25° 25° 23° 22°
87% 100% 100% 59% 74% 54% 82% 65%
0.1mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 22° 23° 24° 24° 23° 22°
100% 85% 91% 80% 62% 52% 83% 97%
0.4mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
26°
26°
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 22° 23° 24° 23° 22° 21°
100% 100% 100% 82% 73% 76% 84% 58%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 23° 25° 25° 22° 21°
37% 58% 57% 67% 74% 74% 57% 58%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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26°
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Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
42
kmh
42
kmh
45
kmh
46
kmh
46
kmh
48
kmh
47
kmh
46
kmh
1.6m
1.5m
1.7m
1.7m
1.7m
1.7m
1.8m
1.7m
9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
45
kmh
39
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
39
kmh
42
kmh
43
kmh
44
kmh
1.7m
1.5m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.6m
1.6m
1.6m
9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
44
kmh
44
kmh
44
kmh
43
kmh
42
kmh
44
kmh
45
kmh
46
kmh
1.6m
1.6m
1.5m
1.6m
1.4m
1.5m
1.7m
1.6m
9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
44
kmh
46
kmh
41
kmh
41
kmh
41
kmh
41
kmh
42
kmh
43
kmh
1.5m
1.6m
1.5m
1.6m
1.5m
1.4m
1.6m
1.7m
9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
44
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
38
kmh
39
kmh
36
kmh
39
kmh
41
kmh
1.7m
1.6m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
1.5m
1.4m
9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
42
kmh
42
kmh
40
kmh
38
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
1.4m
1.5m
1.5m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
35
kmh
37
kmh
38
kmh
38
kmh
37
kmh
36
kmh
35
kmh
1.3m
1.2m
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
8.9s 8.1s 7.9s 7.9s 7.8s 8.0s 8.0s 7.8s
Sat 9th May
4:16 AM 11:57 AM 4:55 PM 9:20 PM
2.18 1.21 1.54 1.31
Sun 10th May
4:46 AM 11:50 AM 5:18 PM 10:28 PM
2.26 1.10 1.73 1.20
Mon 11th May
5:11 AM 11:56 AM 5:44 PM 11:14 PM
2.35 0.95 1.94 1.09
Tue 12th May
5:37 AM 12:11 PM 6:14 PM 11:56 PM
2.43 0.77 2.19 0.99
Wed 13th May
6:06 AM 12:33 PM 6:47 PM
2.51 0.58 2.45
Thu 14th May
12:38 AM 6:39 AM 1:02 PM 7:24 PM
0.90 2.57 0.40 2.70
Fri 15th May
1:21 AM 7:15 AM 1:35 PM 8:05 PM
0.86 2.58 0.26 2.91
Sat 9th May
26°
0.0mm
26kmh SE
57%
Sun 10th May
26°
0.5mm
23kmh SE
86%
Mon 11th May
25°
0.7mm
24kmh SE
83%
Tue 12th May
25°
1.1mm
26kmh SE
77%
Wed 13th May
25°
1.6mm
24kmh SE
81%
Thu 14th May
24°
0.9mm
20kmh SE
84%
Fri 15th May
25°
0.0mm
22kmh SE
60%
Sat 16th May
25°
0.0mm
20kmh SE
54%
Sun 17th May
26°
0.0mm
17kmh ESE
38%
Mon 18th May
26°
0.0mm
14kmh ESE
35%
Tue 19th May
26°
0.0mm
10kmh ESE
14%
Wed 20th May
26°
0.0mm
12kmh ESE
14%
Thu 21st May
26°
0.0mm
14kmh ESE
24%
Fri 22nd May
25°
0.0mm
10kmh SE
45%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 25° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There will be 5 days of very light rain with an average of 1.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 54%.

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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