Palm Cove – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Palm Cove: Daily Trends, Historical Records, and Forecast

✅ Water in this range is comfortably warm and widely considered ideal for swimming. Most people can stay in the water for a long time without feeling cold. It works well for families, recreational swimming, and active water sports such as swimming, surfing, and paddleboarding.

It’s important to note that these swimming tips and recommendations apply only in settled weather. When air temperatures drop below 20°C — and sometimes even below 25°C — swimming can feel uncomfortable, even when water temperatures are relatively high.

Water Temperature Over the Last 30 Days

Water temperatures in Palm Cove have been gradually cooling over the past month, with a further drop recorded during the last week.

According to our forecast, Sea water temperature in Palm Cove will be 26.3°C in the next 7 days. See the table below for daily data for the upcoming week.

Table of Daily Sea Temperature Data

Annual Water Temperature Overview by Month

Monthly Water Temp Ranges

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Annual Water Temperature Trend

Palm Cove is a well-known beachside village on Queensland’s Far North Coast, overlooking the Coral Sea and enjoying consistently warm water temperatures. Through the tropical wet season, roughly from November to April, sea temperatures usually range between 27–30 °C, often feeling pleasantly warm even early in the morning. During the drier winter months from May to October, the water cools slightly but remains comfortable, typically sitting around 23–26 °C. There is no real cold-water season here, and the sea stays inviting year-round by Australian standards.