Beach Weather in Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island, Australia

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
27°
Swim
Sea
27°
Swim
Sea
26°
Swim
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
22°
Swim
Sea
22°
Swim
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
24°
Swim
Sea
25°
Swim
Sea
27°
Swim
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Thu 28th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 22° 22° 22° 22° 22° 22°
12% 5% 7% 9% 7% 8% 21% 38%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Fri 29th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 22° 23° 23° 23° 22° 22°
31% 82% 53% 86% 79% 80% 76% 84%
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 30th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 23° 23° 23° 23° 23° 23°
14% 84% 80% 79% 87% 79% 76% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Sun 1st October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 22° 22° 22° 22° 22° 23°
65% 74% 57% 73% 98% 84% 65% 46%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Mon 2nd October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 22° 23° 23° 23° 23° 22°
58% 67% 63% 70% 15% 10% 0% 86%
0.1mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Tue 3rd October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 22° 23° 23° 23° 23° 23°
82% 88% 64% 65% 79% 83% 76% 83%
0.6mm 1.0mm 0.5mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
21°
21°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Wed 4th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 23° 23° 24° 24° 24° 23°
48% 68% 88% 78% 76% 31% 5% 58%
0.1mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Thu 28th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
27
kmh
32
kmh
34
kmh
35
kmh
34
kmh
36
kmh
39
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
11.4s 11.3s 11.3s 11.3s 11.3s 11.3s 11.3s 11.3s
Fri 29th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
39
kmh
39
kmh
37
kmh
37
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
11.3s 11.3s 11.3s 11.3s 11.3s 11.3s 11.3s 11.3s
Sat 30th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
35
kmh
34
kmh
33
kmh
29
kmh
26
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.6m
11.3s 11.3s 11.3s 11.3s 11.3s 11.3s 11.3s 11.3s
Sun 1st October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
22
kmh
27
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
0.6m
0.7m
11.3s 11.3s 11.3s 8.8s 8.8s 8.8s 8.8s 8.8s
Mon 2nd October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
8.8s 8.8s 8.8s 8.8s 8.8s 8.8s 8.8s 8.8s
Tue 3rd October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
1.7m
1.7m
1.7m
1.7m
1.7m
1.7m
8.8s 8.8s 0.3s 0.3s 0.3s 0.3s 0.3s 0.3s
Wed 4th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
1.9m
2.1m
2.1m
2.1m
2.1m
2.1m
2.1m
2.1m
0.3s 0.3s 0.3s 0.3s 0.3s 0.3s 0.3s 0.3s
Thu 28th September
3:56 AM 9:48 AM 3:52 PM 10:09 PM
0.10 2.50 0.10 3.00
Fri 29th September
4:39 AM 10:34 AM 4:43 PM 10:53 PM
0.00 2.60 0.10 3.00
Sat 30th September
5:19 AM 11:19 AM 5:31 PM 11:35 PM
0.00 2.80 0.10 2.80
Sun 1st October
5:57 AM 12:02 PM 6:19 PM
0.00 2.80 0.20
Mon 2nd October
12:15 AM 6:32 AM 12:45 PM 7:06 PM
2.60 0.00 2.80 0.40
Tue 3rd October
12:55 AM 7:07 AM 1:29 PM 7:55 PM
2.30 0.20 2.80 0.50
Wed 4th October
1:35 AM 7:42 AM 2:15 PM 8:50 PM
2.00 0.30 2.60 0.70
Thu 28th September
22°
0.0mm
23kmh ESE
13%
Fri 29th September
23°
0.0mm
32kmh ESE
71%
Sat 30th September
23°
0.2mm
25kmh ESE
64%
Sun 1st October
23°
0.4mm
24kmh SE
70%
Mon 2nd October
23°
0.7mm
23kmh ESE
46%
Tue 3rd October
23°
2.6mm
23kmh ESE
77%
Wed 4th October
24°
0.8mm
13kmh ENE
56%
Thu 5th October
24°
0.4mm
13kmh ENE
51%
Fri 6th October
24°
0.2mm
17kmh ESE
65%
Sat 7th October
24°
0.0mm
19kmh E
66%
Sun 8th October
23°
0.3mm
24kmh ESE
72%
Mon 9th October
23°
0.5mm
27kmh ESE
74%
Tue 10th October
23°
0.1mm
31kmh ESE
52%
Wed 11th October
23°
1.4mm
25kmh ESE
67%

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 comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 11 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 60%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Whitehaven Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island, Whitsunday Islands, Whitsunday, Queensland, Australia

Whitehaven Beach is a stunning, 7-kilometer long stretch of pristine coastline located on Whitsunday Island, the largest of the 74 Whitsunday Islands in Queensland, Australia. Known for its crystal-clear waters and powdery white silica sand, this picturesque paradise is a must-visit destination for beach lovers from around the world.

Beach Type

Whitehaven Beach is famous for its powdery white sand, which is composed of 98% pure silica. This type of sand is incredibly soft to the touch and doesn't retain heat, making it comfortable to walk on even during the hottest parts of the day. The beach gently slopes into the turquoise water, creating a shallow and calm swimming area that's perfect for families with young children.

The surrounding Whitsunday Islands also offer plenty of opportunities for snorkeling and diving with vibrant coral reefs and rocky outcrops teeming with marine life. While Whitehaven Beach itself may not have rocks or reefs directly offshore, nearby spots like Hook Island provide excellent snorkeling and diving experiences.

Beach Activities

Whitehaven Beach offers a variety of activities that cater to different interests:

  1. Swimming and sunbathing: The calm, clear waters and soft white sand make Whitehaven Beach an ideal spot for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing.
  2. Hiking: Take a hike up to Hill Inlet Lookout for breathtaking panoramic views of Whitehaven Beach's swirling sands and turquoise waters.
  3. Sailing: Explore the Whitsunday Islands on a sailing adventure – many tours depart from Airlie Beach or Hamilton Island.
  4. Snorkeling and diving: Discover the abundant marine life in nearby coral reefs around Hook Island or other nearby locations.
  5. Beach picnics: With no shops or cafes on Whitehaven Beach, pack your own picnic to enjoy during your visit.

Accommodations

As Whitehaven Beach is part of a national park, there are no hotels or resorts directly on the beach. However, there are plenty of accommodation options on nearby islands and in Airlie Beach:

  1. Hamilton Island: Stay at luxury resorts like qualia or Hamilton Island Beach Club for easy access to Whitehaven Beach via boat tours.
  2. Airlie Beach: Choose from a variety of hotels, hostels, and holiday apartments in this bustling coastal town. Popular options include Coral Sea Marina Resort and Mantra Club Croc.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Hamilton Island: Home to several luxury resorts and a range of activities, Hamilton Island is perfect for those seeking a relaxing holiday with easy access to Whitehaven Beach and other island attractions.
  2. Airlie Beach: This lively coastal town serves as the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and offers various accommodation options for different budgets. Staying here allows you to explore the mainland attractions while having easy access to island-hopping adventures.

Beach Amenities

Whitehaven Beach's remote location means that there are limited amenities available directly on the beach itself. However, some facilities can be found at the southern end near Tongue Point:

  1. Toilet facilities
  2. Picnic tables
  3. Barbecue areas (gas barbecues are provided)

Remember to bring your own food, drinks, sun protection, and any other essentials you may need during your visit as there are no shops or cafes on Whitehaven Beach.

Enjoy your time at this stunning slice of paradise!

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