[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":225},["ShallowReactive",2],{"leaderboard-total":3,"spot-seo-alma-bay-magnetic-island":9,"spot-alma-bay-magnetic-island":51},{"entries":4,"total":5,"period":6,"type":7,"generated_at":8},[],0,"all_time","reports","2026-10-03T06:32:05.526386Z",{"title":10,"description":11,"canonical_url":12,"og_image":13,"structured_data":14,"breadcrumbs":44},"Snorkeling Conditions at Alma Bay (Magnetic Island) - How's the Spot","Check snorkeling conditions at Alma Bay (Magnetic Island), Queensland. Excellent conditions, water 24.3°C, waves 0.15m","https:\u002F\u002Fhowsthespot.com\u002Fspots\u002Falma-bay-magnetic-island","https:\u002F\u002Fhowsthespot.syd1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\u002Fspots\u002Fimport_alma-bay-magnetic-island_0_d33954f09eb0.jpg",[15,28],{"@context":16,"@type":17,"name":18,"description":19,"url":12,"geo":20,"address":24},"https:\u002F\u002Fschema.org","Place","Alma Bay (Magnetic Island)","Alma Bay is the most beloved and popular bay on Magnetic Island, home to the island's Surf Life Saving Club and patrolled year-round. The right headland (facing the water) is fringed with captivati...",{"@type":21,"latitude":22,"longitude":23},"GeoCoordinates",-19.133,146.833,{"@type":25,"addressRegion":26,"addressCountry":27},"PostalAddress","Queensland","Australia",{"@context":16,"@type":29,"name":30,"description":11,"url":12,"breadcrumb":31},"WebPage","Snorkeling Conditions at Alma Bay (Magnetic Island)",{"@context":16,"@type":32,"itemListElement":33},"BreadcrumbList",[34,39,42],{"@type":35,"position":36,"name":37,"item":38},"ListItem",1,"Home","https:\u002F\u002Fhowsthespot.com",{"@type":35,"position":40,"name":26,"item":41},2,"https:\u002F\u002Fhowsthespot.com\u002Fexplore?region=queensland",{"@type":35,"position":43,"name":18,"item":12},3,[45,47,49],{"label":37,"href":46},"\u002F",{"label":26,"href":48},"\u002Fexplore?region=queensland",{"label":18,"href":50},"\u002Fspots\u002Falma-bay-magnetic-island",{"id":52,"name":18,"slug":53,"latitude":22,"longitude":23,"description":54,"difficulty":55,"image_url":13,"status":56,"tide_constituents":57,"hazard_entries":108,"access_info_structured":139,"area_boundary":123,"routes":123,"created_at":148,"updated_at":149,"today_conditions":150,"today_verdict_view":171,"images":198,"submitted_by":222,"region_name":26,"verification_status":224,"verified_at":123,"disputed":197,"verifier_count":5,"last_verified_display_name":123},"42859ff9-7472-4b88-9dda-6256cc5f6272","alma-bay-magnetic-island","Alma Bay is the most beloved and popular bay on Magnetic Island, home to the island's Surf Life Saving Club and patrolled year-round. The right headland (facing the water) is fringed with captivating coral gardens teeming with colourful reef fish — a protected sanctuary zone that's also a favoured habitat for rays and turtles. Depth ranges from 5–8 metres, making it ideal for beginners and experienced snorkellers alike. The beach is restricted to boats, ensuring calm, safe conditions for swimming and snorkelling directly off the shore.","beginner","published",{"name":58,"amplitude":74,"phase":90,"latitude":22,"model":106,"epoch":107},[59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73],"2N2","J1","K1","K2","M2","M4","MF","MM","N2","O1","P1","Q1","S1","S2","T2",[75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89],0.036480018738252816,0.02323141109867796,0.33963170519703945,0.1150201037804879,0.7515390308712847,0.03490231965473785,0.010070667972003207,0.009001678758751417,0.2314073260936044,0.16806400249176096,0.10269367803277268,0.027787896689392303,0.010006838376316746,0.40732433058763634,0.029513145915294067,[91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105],329.1201304802586,59.30796203352079,37.85572045143897,302.4230790494514,349.0189027207558,283.0348987016806,20.479787188325417,49.01564942219903,331.97080973259324,10.610242673512175,34.674519759974146,352.34725460559514,301.84890128450763,307.81174647795854,286.49858816442224,"EOT20","1992-01-01T00:00:00Z",[109,115,119,124,127,130,133,136],{"name":110,"description":111,"severity":112,"season_start":113,"season_end":114},"Marine stingers (jellyfish)","Stinger season from November to April. Wear a stinger suit to protect against potentially hazardous marine jellyfish including box jellyfish and Irukandji.","warning",11,12,{"name":116,"description":117,"severity":112,"season_start":36,"season_end":118},"Marine stingers (Jan-Apr)","Stinger season continues November to April. Wear a stinger suit.",4,{"name":120,"description":121,"severity":122,"season_start":123,"season_end":123},"Strong tidal currents at headland","Tidal flow can accelerate around the rocky headland on the right side of the bay. Snorkellers should stay aware of changing tides, especially during new and full moon phases.","caution",null,{"name":125,"description":126,"severity":122,"season_start":123,"season_end":123},"Reduced visibility after SE winds","South-east winds stir up sediment, reducing water clarity. Best to snorkel on calm, windless days.",{"name":128,"description":129,"severity":122,"season_start":123,"season_end":123},"Outgoing tide current","Strong tidal flow can develop as the tide recedes, particularly around the rocky headlands at the bay's ends.",{"name":131,"description":132,"severity":122,"season_start":123,"season_end":123},"Boat traffic","The bay is used by ferries and private vessels; the snorkel trail is near the old barge ramp and ferry channel.",{"name":134,"description":135,"severity":112,"season_start":123,"season_end":123},"Marine stingers","Box jellyfish and Irukandji may be present in warmer months (November to May).",{"name":137,"description":138,"severity":122,"season_start":123,"season_end":123},"Rocky entry","The shore entry involves navigating some rocks and concrete from the old barge ramp; reef shoes recommended.",{"directions":140,"parking":141,"facilities":142,"fees":123,"access_method":147},"Alma Bay is on the southeastern side of Magnetic Island in the village of Arcadia. From the Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal (regular ferries from Townsville), it's a short drive or a 20-30 minute walk. The bay is well-signposted from the island's main roads. The Surf Life Saving Club is the landmark at the northern end of the beach.","Limited street parking along the esplanade near the beach. Additional parking near the Surf Life Saving Club. Spaces fill quickly on weekends and holidays.",[143,144,145,146],"toilets","parking","showers","picnic_tables","shore_entry","2026-07-27T02:56:43.759747Z","2026-08-04T05:32:31.002367Z",{"verdict":151,"evaluated_at":152,"models":153},"go","2026-10-03T02:16:38.008348Z",[154,161,166],{"model_name":155,"is_favourable":156,"value":157,"threshold":158,"unit":159,"operator":160},"Wind Speed",true,7.7,10,"kn","lte",{"model_name":162,"is_favourable":156,"value":163,"threshold":164,"unit":165,"operator":160},"Wave Height",0.15,0.5,"m",{"model_name":167,"is_favourable":156,"value":168,"threshold":40,"unit":169,"operator":170},"Visibility",2.7,"","gte",{"verdict":151,"rating":172,"evaluated_at":152,"generated_at":152,"source":173,"confidence":174,"visibility":177,"parameters":178,"models_passed":118,"models_total":192},"Excellent","precomputed",{"level":175,"value":176},"High",100,{"score":168,"rating":123,"confidence":123},[179,180,185,188,194],{"name":162,"value":163,"label":123,"unit":165,"favourable":156,"score":43,"optimal_max":164,"marginal_max":36},{"name":181,"value":182,"label":123,"unit":183,"favourable":156,"score":43,"optimal_max":184,"marginal_max":114},"Swell Period",3.3,"s",8,{"name":155,"value":186,"label":123,"unit":159,"favourable":156,"score":43,"optimal_max":158,"marginal_max":187},7.6976064,15,{"name":189,"value":190,"label":123,"unit":191,"favourable":156,"score":43,"optimal_max":192,"marginal_max":193},"Precipitation",0.6,"mm",5,20,{"name":195,"value":123,"label":196,"unit":169,"favourable":197,"score":36,"optimal_max":123,"marginal_max":123},"Tidal Phase","flood",false,[199,204,207,210,215,218],{"id":200,"image_url":13,"sort_order":5,"is_primary":156,"moderation_status":201,"license":202,"license_url":203,"attribution":123,"author_name":123},"5a058386-3326-4bdb-a331-94552b21f8bb","approved","CC BY 2.0","https:\u002F\u002Fcreativecommons.org\u002Flicenses\u002Fby\u002F2.0\u002F",{"id":205,"image_url":206,"sort_order":36,"is_primary":197,"moderation_status":201,"license":202,"license_url":203,"attribution":123,"author_name":123},"e9432789-39d6-4935-89fa-65a7133c5532","https:\u002F\u002Fhowsthespot.syd1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\u002Fspots\u002Fimport_alma-bay-magnetic-island_1_6aad988624e7.jpg",{"id":208,"image_url":209,"sort_order":40,"is_primary":197,"moderation_status":201,"license":202,"license_url":203,"attribution":123,"author_name":123},"a614d84e-75bc-4056-aeb4-ab93a38a8330","https:\u002F\u002Fhowsthespot.syd1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\u002Fspots\u002Fimport_alma-bay-magnetic-island_2_6e812bf48fb5.jpg",{"id":211,"image_url":212,"sort_order":43,"is_primary":197,"moderation_status":201,"license":213,"license_url":214,"attribution":123,"author_name":123},"2d640453-440d-41a9-a14d-b66135649ed2","https:\u002F\u002Fhowsthespot.syd1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\u002Fspots\u002Fimport_alma-bay-magnetic-island_3_6befd3da6fa1.jpg","CC BY-SA 4.0","https:\u002F\u002Fcreativecommons.org\u002Flicenses\u002Fby-sa\u002F4.0\u002F",{"id":216,"image_url":217,"sort_order":118,"is_primary":197,"moderation_status":201,"license":202,"license_url":203,"attribution":123,"author_name":123},"66422d5c-cf01-47c5-a2ba-b32ea888572d","https:\u002F\u002Fhowsthespot.syd1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\u002Fspots\u002Fimport_alma-bay-magnetic-island_4_0fc722809c6b.jpg",{"id":219,"image_url":220,"sort_order":192,"is_primary":197,"moderation_status":201,"license":221,"license_url":123,"attribution":123,"author_name":123},"b63b8c48-3573-48cd-8ac6-a5568025ae44","https:\u002F\u002Fhowsthespot.syd1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\u002Fspots\u002Fimport_alma-bay-magnetic-island_5_532fe7187090.jpg","Public domain",{"display_name":223},"Daniel","unverified",1791009125459]