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Palm Cove Beach

4.8 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Oceania Updated June 2026

Palm Cove Beach is at Palm Cove, QLD, Australia in Cairns & Tropical North, Australia.

Palm Cove Beach at Palm Cove, QLD, Australia. Tropical sand beach with warm water seasonally. Shore type: sand. Use the map and nearby stays on this page to plan access and overnight options.

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At a glance

Water temperature

24 °C

Sea state

Rough

Waves

1.5 m

Shoreline

site.features.sand

Region

Cairns & Tropical North

Country

Australia

Frequently asked questions

Where is Palm Cove Beach?

Palm Cove, QLD, Australia

What type of shore is it?

sand

Which region is it in?

Cairns & Tropical North, Australia

Is it good for swimming?

Check local conditions and lifeguard advice; beaches vary with surf and currents.

How do I find nearby hotels?

See the stays section on this page for properties within driving distance.

7-day forecast

18/09

26°

19°

Wind 33 km/h

UV index 9

19/09

24°

19°

Wind 29 km/h

UV index 8

20/09

25°

18°

Wind 20 km/h

UV index 9

21/09

25°

19°

Wind 17 km/h

UV index 9

22/09

26°

19°

Wind 20 km/h

UV index 8

23/09

25°

20°

Wind 20 km/h

UV index 9

24/09

26°

20°

Wind 20 km/h

UV index 9

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan

29.9°

Feb

30.8°

Mar

29.1°

Apr

27°

May

25.2°

Jun

24°

Jul

22.8°

Aug

22.8°

Sep

24.7°

Oct

27.2°

Nov

29.8°

Dec

29.3°

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Less than 30 minutes by car.

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