Can I swim at Palm Cove right now?

The sea at Palm Cove is currently 22.9°C — great swimming conditions. Most swimmers will find the water comfortable when it's above 22°C; below 18°C feels fresh and a wetsuit is recommended.

What will the sea temperature be at Palm Cove next week?

Based on long-term June averages and the latest marine model, expect the sea around Palm Cove to sit close to 22.3°C over the next 7 days. Check the live 7-day chart above for the exact daily outlook.

When is the best month to swim at Palm Cove?

January – February – March are typically the warmest months to swim at Palm Cove, with sea temperatures at their seasonal peak.

Do I need a wetsuit at Palm Cove?

With water currently at 22.9°C: above 22°C no wetsuit needed; 18–22°C a shorty is comfortable for long swims; 14–18°C a 3/2mm full suit; below 14°C a 4/3mm or thicker.

Australia

Queensland · Coral Sea

Palm Cove

Popular Queensland beach near Palm Cove.

Pleasant water with a light chop and a light breeze — great swimming conditions.

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Sea temperature now

22.9°Cwarm

Excellent

Updated just now · Source: Open-Meteo Marine

Air temperature

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UV index

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Location

Palm Cove on the map, with nearby beaches and live sea temperatures.

7-day forecast

Water, air, waves, wind and UV outlook for the week ahead.

Wetsuit recommendation

Rash vest or swimsuit

At 22.9°C most swimmers and surfers are comfortable in a swimsuit or thin rash top.

Surf & watersports

Warm summer-Mediterranean range. A UV-rated rash vest adds sun protection without restricting your stroke. Children and slim swimmers may prefer a thin 1.5mm shorty for sessions over 45 minutes.

Open-water swimming

Comfortable for unlimited swim duration; rash vest cuts UV and chafing.

Recommendation tuned for Palm Cove's current water temperature. Individual tolerance, wind chill, and session length all matter — when in doubt, size up.

Quick answer

Can I swim at Palm Cove today?

The sea is currently 22.9°C — excellent swimming conditions. Most swimmers will find it pleasant.

Key takeaways

• Located in Queensland, Australia (Coral Sea).
• Family friendly with calm, accessible water.
• Live data refreshed hourly from Open-Meteo Marine.

Monthly sea temperature averages

Tap any month to see what to expect — based on regional climatology.

Jan27°CBest Feb28°CBest Mar27°CBest Apr26°CBest May24°CBest Jun23°CBest Jul22°CBest Aug22°CBest Sep23°CBest Oct25°CBest Nov26°CBest Dec27°CBest

22°C → 28°C· Current month outlined· “Best” = within 2°C of the annual peak

Year-round sea temperature

Best swim months: Jan – Feb – Mar – Apr – May – Jun – Jul – Aug – Sep – Oct – Nov – Dec

Month	Sea	Comfort
Jan	27°C	Hot
Feb ⭐	28°C	Hot
Mar	27°C	Hot
Apr	26°C	Hot
May	24°C	Warm
Jun	23°C	Warm
Jul	22°C	Warm
Aug	22°C	Warm
Sep	23°C	Warm
Oct	25°C	Warm
Nov	26°C	Hot
Dec	27°C	Hot

Can you swim here? — Palm Cove