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Yorkeys Knob Beach

4.7 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Oceania Updated June 2026

Yorkeys Knob Beach is at Yorkeys Knob, QLD, Australia in Cairns & Tropical North, Australia.

Yorkeys Knob Beach at Yorkeys Knob, QLD, Australia. Family-friendly sand beach with easy access. 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

1.4 m

Shoreline

site.features.sand

Region

Cairns & Tropical North

Country

Australia

Frequently asked questions

Where is Yorkeys Knob Beach?

Yorkeys Knob, 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

19/09

24°

19°

Wind 27 km/h

UV index 8

20/09

25°

18°

Wind 19 km/h

UV index 8

21/09

25°

18°

Wind 16 km/h

UV index 9

22/09

25°

18°

Wind 18 km/h

UV index 9

23/09

25°

19°

Wind 22 km/h

UV index 9

24/09

26°

19°

Wind 20 km/h

UV index 9

25/09

25°

19°

Wind 22 km/h

UV index 9

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan

30°

Feb

30.9°

Mar

29.1°

Apr

27.1°

May

25.3°

Jun

24.1°

Jul

22.9°

Aug

22.9°

Sep

24.9°

Oct

27.3°

Nov

29.9°

Dec

29.4°

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