A calm, protected bay located steps from Coral Bay's accommodation, featuring shallow coral gardens and the massive Ayre's Rock coral structure. The easy beach access and sheltered waters make this one of Ningaloo's most accessible snorkeling locations.
Bill's Bay (Coral Bay)
Western Australia Beginner
Hazardous — Do Not Enter The Water.
HighEffective waves 1.7m, wind 22kt, swell 11.45s. Coastal shelter index 0.6×. Confidence: High.
A calm, protected bay located steps from Coral Bay's accommodation, featuring shallow coral gardens and the massive Ayre's Rock coral structure. The easy beach access and sheltered waters make this one of Ningaloo's…
Today's Conditions
Bill's Bay (Coral Bay)
Confidence:High (100%)
CSI:0.6×
Waves
1.7m
Wind
22kt
Swell
11.45s
Water Visibility
POORmedium confidence 4/6 signals
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Tide Chart
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Hourly Breakdown
Hourly conditions
Excellent Good Fair Poor Hazardous
Best time today: 12:00 AM· Excellent
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| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Swell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | Excellent | 0.2m | 3kt | 11s |
| 1:00 AM | Excellent | 0.2m | 3kt | 11s |
| 2:00 AM | Good | 0.2m | 3kt | 11s |
| 3:00 AM | Good | 0.2m | 3kt | 11s |
| 4:00 AM | Good | 0.2m | 3kt | 11s |
| 5:00 AM | Good | 0.2m | 3kt | 11s |
| 6:00 AM | Good | 0.2m | 3kt | 11s |
| 7:00 AM | Good | 0.2m | 3kt | 11s |
| 8:00 AM | Excellent | 0.2m | 3kt | 11s |
| 9:00 AM | Excellent | 0.2m | 3kt | 11s |
| 10:00 AM | Excellent | 0.2m | 3kt | 11s |
| 11:00 AM | Excellent | 0.3m | 2kt | 11s |
| 12:00 PM | Excellent | 0.3m | 3kt | 11s |
| 1:00 PM | Hazardous | 1.6m | 20kt | 11s |
| 2:00 PM | Hazardous | 1.7m | 22kt | 11s |
| 3:00 PM | Hazardous | 1.7m | 23kt | 11s |
| 4:00 PM | Hazardous | 1.7m | 26kt | 11s |
| 5:00 PM | Hazardous | 1.7m | 26kt | 11s |
| 6:00 PM | Hazardous | 1.7m | 22kt | 11s |
| 7:00 PM | Hazardous | 1.7m | 21kt | 11s |
| 8:00 PM | Hazardous | 1.7m | 18kt | 11s |
| 9:00 PM | Excellent | 0.3m | 3kt | 11s |
| 10:00 PM | Excellent | 0.3m | 2kt | 11s |
| 11:00 PM | Excellent | 0.3m | 1kt | 11s |
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About this spot
Getting There
Directions
Located at the western end of Robinson Street in the Coral Bay township; walk directly onto the sand.
Parking
Town parking available
Facilities
ToiletsShowers
Access Method
Shore EntryHazards
- Glass-Bottom Boat Zone warning
Active glass-bottom boat mooring zone; snorkelers must watch for vessel traffic.
Difficulty & Marine Life
Marine Life
- Shallow Coral Gardens
Beautiful shallow coral gardens steps from the shore.
- Ayre's Rock Coral
Massive Ayre's Rock coral structure, a local landmark.
Spot Map
Snorkel route guide map for this spot.
Wildlife Guide
May 1 – Jul 31 (any year)
Fish (16)
Photo: (c) Mark Rosenstein, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mark Rosenstein
LikelyFish
Lemon Damsel
Pomacentrus moluccensis
3 recent observations
Photo: (c) Nikolai Vladimirov, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nikolai Vladimirov
RareFish
Sixband Parrotfish
Scarus frenatus
2 recent observations
Photo: (c) Klaus Stiefel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
RareFish
Bluespot Butterflyfish
Chaetodon plebeius
2 recent observations
Photo: (c) François Libert, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by François Libert
RareFish
Convict Surgeonfish
Acanthurus triostegus
2 recent observations
Photo: (c) François Libert, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by François Libert
RareFish
Scissortail Sergeant
Abudefduf sexfasciatus
2 recent observations
Photo: (c) Mark Rosenstein, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mark Rosenstein
RareFish
Longnose Filefish
Oxymonacanthus longirostris
2 recent observations
Photo: (c) francescodj, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
RareFish
Blue-spotted Cornetfish
Fistularia commersonii
2 recent observations
Photo: (c) Erik Schlögl, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Erik Schlögl
RareFish
Semicircle Angelfish
Pomacanthus semicirculatus
2 recent observations
Photo: (c) J. Martin Crossley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by J. Martin Crossley
RareFish
Black-axil Chromis
Chromis atripectoralis
2 recent observations
Photo: (c) Erik Schlögl, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Erik Schlögl
RareFish
Goldstripe Butterflyfish
Chaetodon aureofasciatus
2 recent observations
Photo: (c) Francois Libert, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
RareFish
Lagoon Triggerfish
Rhinecanthus aculeatus
2 recent observations
Photo: (c) Luis P. B., some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Luis P. B.
RareFish
White-spotted Puffer
Arothron hispidus
2 recent observations
Photo: (c) craigjhowe, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
RareFish
Floral Maori Wrasse
Cheilinus chlorourus
2 recent observations
Photo: (c) Ian Shaw, all rights reserved, uploaded by Ian Shaw
RareFish
Moon Wrasse
Thalassoma lunare
2 recent observations
Photo: (c) uwkwaj, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by uwkwaj
RareFish
Raccoon Butterflyfish
Chaetodon lunula
1 recent observation
Photo: (c) Tim Cameron, all rights reserved, uploaded by Tim Cameron
RareFish
Redfin Butterflyfish
Chaetodon lunulatus
1 recent observation
30 species recorded · Data from iNaturalist
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Wetsuit Recommendation
23.2°C3mm full wetsuit
Recommended for extended snorkeling sessions
About this data
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- Data sources
- Open-Meteo (weather & tides), Bureau of Meteorology (sea state), community contributors (descriptions, hazards, marine life).
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