Tucked between St Helens and Binalong Bay on Tasmania's spectacular East Coast, Moulting Bay is a calm, sheltered inlet that opens onto the famous Bay of Fires coastline. With crystal-clear temperate waters and sandy-bottomed shallows, this quiet spot offers a peaceful snorkeling experience away from busier tourist hubs. The adjacent campground and day-parking area make it easy to access, while a coastal walking track leads around the bay toward Humbug Point and Dora Point, revealing rocky edges and sandy stretches that hold underwater interest. Popular with families, birdwatchers, and kayakers, Moulting Bay provides gentle conditions ideal for a relaxed dip in some of Tasmania's cleanest coastal waters.
Moulting Bay
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Wave Height 0.1 mSwell Period 6.6 sWind Speed 13 knPrecipitation 3.9 mmTidal Phase slack
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Moderate risk: Unpatrolled beach
Moulting Bay is not patrolled by lifeguards. Swimmers and snorkelers enter at their own risk.
Low risk: Outgoing tide current
As the tide recedes, currents can develop near the bay entrance channel. Caution advised, especially for weaker swimmers.
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Located approximately 1 km off the main road between St Helens and Binalong Bay on Tasmania's East Coast. Well-signposted turnoff from the main road leads to the Moulting Bay Campground and Day Parking area.
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Day parking area available at the Moulting Bay Campground, close to the water's edge.
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