Cheynes Beach is a protected, crescent-shaped cove within Waychinicup National Park, roughly 45 minutes east of Albany on Western Australia's rugged south coast. Its brilliant white sands meet crystal-clear aqua waters that stay remarkably calm inside the cove, making it a premier snorkeling destination in the Great Southern region. The beach stretches for kilometres, backed by granite headlands and heathland teeming with rare flora like the Albany Pitcher Plant. Winter brings Humpback and Southern Right whales passing close offshore, while the sheltered cove offers safe swimming and snorkeling year-round.
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Wave Height 0.2 mSwell Period 11 sWind Speed 5.3 knPrecipitation 1.2 mmTidal Phase ebb
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Moderate risk: Southern Ocean swells
Outside the protected cove, large Southern Ocean swells can create dangerous conditions for inexperienced swimmers.
Low risk: Rip currents at eastern end
Rip currents can develop near Lookout Point at the eastern end of the beach, especially in swell conditions. Stay within the sheltered cove.
Low risk: Marine stingers
Box jellyfish and other marine stingers may be present in warmer summer months along the south coast.
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Getting in
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Entry
From Albany, take the South Coast Highway east for approximately 45 minutes, then turn off onto Cheynes Beach Road and follow it 20 km to the beach. The final section is a well-maintained dirt road within Waychinicup National Park.
Parking & facilities
Limited gravel parking area near the beach. Overflow parking available but can fill up on summer weekends and public holidays.
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No entry fee for Day Use. A holiday park (Cheynes Beach Caravan Park) is adjacent to the beach and offers camping and cabin accommodation.
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