Beach Weather in Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia

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Beach Weather Today in Palm Cove

Today the maximum temperature will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 13%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 38kmh from the South-Southeast. 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 06:01 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 22° 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 21%.

PALM COVE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 24th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 21° 24° 23° 20° 17°
12% 7% 21% 10% 21% 24% 10% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Sat 25th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 21° 23° 22° 19° 16°
2% 26% 83% 9% 4% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Sun 26th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 20° 23° 23° 20° 17°
12% 40% 48% 65% 16% 8% 4% 27%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Mon 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 18° 20° 20° 21° 20° 19° 19°
19% 100% 100% 90% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.3mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Tue 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 19° 21° 23° 21° 20°
100% 100% 100% 100% 57% 51% 47% 38%
1.5mm 0.4mm 0.7mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
23°
23°
Wed 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 18° 21° 23° 23° 20° 18°
60% 40% 18% 61% 85% 36% 10% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 17° 21° 24° 23° 20° 17°
10% 26% 27% 21% 9% 4% 5% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Fri 24th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
32
kmh
35
kmh
34
kmh
33
kmh
37
kmh
38
kmh
32
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
1.2m
1.3m
1.0m
8.8s 8.8s 8.5s 8.5s 8.3s 8.2s 8.1s 7.9s
Sat 25th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
35
kmh
37
kmh
38
kmh
37
kmh
38
kmh
37
kmh
34
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.5m
1.5m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.1m
7.9s 7.9s 8.7s 8.6s 7.4s 7.6s 7.6s 7.9s
Sun 26th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
31
kmh
35
kmh
37
kmh
37
kmh
37
kmh
41
kmh
35
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.1m
7.4s 7.3s 7.2s 7.2s 7.3s 7.4s 7.3s 7.4s
Mon 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
40
kmh
39
kmh
36
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.5m
1.7m
1.8m
7.6s 7.7s 7.6s 7.4s 7.3s 15.5s 15.1s 6.1s
Tue 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
34
kmh
39
kmh
39
kmh
37
kmh
1.6m
1.5m
1.5m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
7.0s 7.6s 7.9s 8.0s 8.0s 7.9s 7.9s 7.9s
Wed 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
33
kmh
35
kmh
34
kmh
34
kmh
36
kmh
34
kmh
31
kmh
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
7.7s 7.5s 13.6s 16.6s 16.4s 16.0s 15.7s 15.5s
Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
32
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
34
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
34
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
1.1m
1.4m
1.3m
1.2m
15.3s 15.0s 10.0s 12.3s 14.4s 14.2s 14.0s 13.8s
Fri 24th July
1:46 AM 6:58 AM 12:27 PM 7:27 PM
0.75 1.32 0.61 2.10
Sat 25th July
2:12 AM 7:20 AM 12:51 PM 7:46 PM
0.69 1.35 0.53 2.17
Sun 26th July
2:30 AM 7:33 AM 1:14 PM 8:02 PM
0.65 1.39 0.44 2.23
Mon 27th July
2:41 AM 7:51 AM 1:38 PM 8:21 PM
0.62 1.47 0.36 2.30
Tue 28th July
2:54 AM 8:13 AM 2:05 PM 8:43 PM
0.57 1.55 0.30 2.34
Wed 29th July
3:12 AM 8:40 AM 2:33 PM 9:08 PM
0.53 1.62 0.28 2.35
Thu 30th July
3:34 AM 9:07 AM 3:01 PM 9:34 PM
0.52 1.66 0.32 2.30
Fri 24th July
24°
0.0mm
19kmh ESE
13%
Sat 25th July
23°
0.0mm
22kmh SE
15%
Sun 26th July
24°
0.0mm
21kmh SE
27%
Mon 27th July
21°
0.9mm
17kmh SSE
88%
Tue 28th July
23°
2.9mm
19kmh SE
74%
Wed 29th July
24°
0.0mm
20kmh SE
40%
Thu 30th July
24°
0.0mm
19kmh SE
13%
Fri 31st July
24°
0.0mm
22kmh SE
33%
Sat 1st August
23°
0.0mm
24kmh SE
29%
Sun 2nd August
23°
0.1mm
21kmh SE
50%
Mon 3rd August
23°
0.3mm
21kmh SE
62%
Tue 4th August
24°
0.0mm
21kmh SE
46%
Wed 5th August
24°
0.0mm
19kmh ESE
13%
Thu 6th August
24°
0.0mm
14kmh ESE
19%

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 22° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There will be 4 days of very light rain with an average of 1.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 37%.

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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