Osprey Bay offers a rare snorkeling experience where you can float alongside grazing green sea turtles in expansive seagrass meadows just metres from the shore. Located within Cape Range National Park on the Ningaloo Reef, this shallow 1–3 m bay is famous for its resident turtle population and the occasional dugong sighting. The seabed alternates between seagrass pastures (left of the boat ramp) and coral patches (right of the boat ramp), giving snorkelers two distinct worlds to explore. With easy beach access from a small boat ramp, calm conditions, and excellent water visibility in light winds, it is a must-visit for wildlife lovers on any Ningaloo itinerary.
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Wave Height 0.4 mSwell Period 10 sWind Speed 1.1 knPrecipitation 0.0 mmTidal Phase flood
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Low risk: Southerly Wind Chop
Strong south to south-westerly winds can stir up the bay, reducing visibility to less than 1 m and creating choppy conditions. Best avoided on windy days.
Low risk: Marine Stingers (Jellyfish)
Box jellyfish and other stingers may be present during warmer months. Wearing a full-body stinger suit is recommended.
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From Exmouth head north on Murat Road, turn left onto Yardie Creek Road and follow signs into Cape Range National Park. Continue past Sandy Bay and take the Osprey Bay turn-off on the right (about 38 km from the park entry station, 80 km from Exmouth). The access road is compacted dirt suitable for 2WD. Park at the Small Boat Launch car park near the boat ramp.
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Dirt car park at the boat ramp area, less than 100 m walk to the water entry point.
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Cape Range National Park entry fee applies — AU$17 per standard vehicle (self-serve pay station at park entrance).
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