Ross's Bay is a hidden pocket of paradise on the Sapphire Coast near Eden, NSW, offering calm, sheltered waters ideal for beginners. This quiet bay features a pebbly beach with rocky reef margins and seagrass beds just offshore, where snorkelers can explore a thriving underwater garden. The bay's protected position makes it a go-to spot for a relaxed, uncrowded snorkel session on the South Coast.
Ross's Bay
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Wave Height 0.4 mSwell Period 7.9 sWind Speed 6.8 knPrecipitation 11 mmTidal Phase flood
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Low risk: Sharp rocks at entry
Some sharp rocky sections along the shoreline where entering and exiting the water.
Low risk: Variable currents in deeper channels
Mild tidal currents can develop near the mouth of the bay during tide changes.
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Located just south of Eden on the Sapphire Coast, NSW. Access via the road to Aslings Beach and Ross's Bay carpark, a short drive south of Eden township.
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Small carpark near the beach with limited spaces.
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