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Palm Cove for relaxed beach days
Palm Cove is a tranquil, family-friendly beach with easy access to shaded promenades and gentle water. Wind direction helps decide whether to stay local or move to a sheltered bay nearby.
Why wind matters here
The coastline faces east, so easterly trade winds can bring chop and make the water feel cooler. Sheltered corners and nearby coves help keep the swimming conditions comfortable.
Today’s recommendation logic
- • Light wind (0–10 kt): Palm Cove beach is ideal.
- • Moderate wind (10–18 kt): choose the most sheltered end of the beach near the headlands.
- • Strong wind (18+ kt): switch to protected bays inside Trinity Bay or lagoon-style swimming areas.
Best picks when wind is onshore
If the wind is blowing in from the Coral Sea, look for sheltered spots like the southern end of Palm Cove, the calm water at Clifton Beach, or the protected corners around Trinity Beach.