Seal Cove sits on the north side of Breaksea Island in King George Sound, 12 km south-east of Albany, and is one of Western Australia's top-rated dive and snorkel sites. The cove's main attraction is a resident colony of New Zealand fur seals and Australian sea lions — playful, curious "teenagers" that glide through the water alongside snorkelers. Beneath the surface, swim over giant rock bommies adorned with southern black corals, brittle stars, and gorgonian fans, and explore small caves filled with bullseyes and swallowtail nannygais. Sheltered from Southern Ocean currents, depths range from 2 to 18 metres.
Seal Cove
IntermediateGO
GO
It's a go.
Showing last known conditions
Wave Height 0.3 mSwell Period 12 sWind Speed 4.4 knPrecipitation 5.4 mmTidal Phase ebb
Last evaluated
The spot
Community-maintained
Community contribution: submitted by Daniel
Know before you go
Logged by the community, confirmed by mods
Low risk: Seal interactions
Friendly but powerful seals and sea lions may approach closely; avoid touching or startling them, especially during breeding season.
Low risk: Boat traffic
Access is by boat or charter; be aware of vessel traffic in King George Sound, particularly near the island.
Low risk: Cold water temperatures
Southern Ocean waters can be cold year-round; wetsuit recommended.
Low risk: Variable visibility
Visibility can change quickly with winds and swells; check conditions before heading out.
Wildlife Guide
No wildlife notes for this spot yet.
Gallery
Be the first to share a photo
No photos yet — yours could be the first.
Photos are reviewed by moderators before they appear.
Getting in
Boat
Entry
Seal Cove is located on the north side of Breaksea Island, approximately 12 km south-east of Albany in King George Sound. It is accessible only by private boat or local dive charter departing from Albany.
Parking & facilities
Parking available at Albany marina or boat ramp; no direct shore parking at Seal Cove itself.
No entry fee, but charter costs apply if booking a tour.
Spot Map
Community
Trust
Is this spot real, accurate, still loved?
Spots near Western Australia
No nearby spots yet.
Needs verification
Quick verify
One tap helps the community keep this spot honest.
About this data
- Conditions last evaluated
- Spot data last updated
- Data sources
- Open-Meteo (marine & weather conditions), tide predictions via UTide, community contributors (descriptions, hazards, marine life).
- License
- Spot content licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. How's the Spot is open source.
Weather & swell ┬╖ Open-Meteo marine & weather APIs Tides ┬╖ UTide harmonic analysis Sea & safety ┬╖ community reports