

Best for intermediate divers, 0-30m, shore entry.
West Coast Bays Marine Park features a varied underwater landscape consisting of reef structures and seagrass beds. The site reaches depths of 30 metres, with shallower sections suitable for intermediate divers. Conditions are variable, with visibility and currents shifting depending on the swell and season. Access is available via shore entry or boat charter. Due to the potential for strong currents and entanglement hazards, guided tours are recommended. The site is open to both diving and snorkelling, though it is better suited to divers. Summer months provide the most settled conditions for exploring this marine environment.
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Time your dive for calm mornings during the summer window when sea lion encounters are most likely, and treat any interaction with these animals as unpredictable, giving them space to set the terms. Guided tours are worth considering here given the variable visibility and current.
Access to the West Coast Bays Marine Park is available from Yanerbie, Sceale Bay, Baird Bay, Venus Bay, and Port Kenny. Tours to swim with Australian sea lions are available from operators in Baird Bay.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
Up to 30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
15-19°C
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
The site supports a range of marine life including flathead, King George whiting, snapper, and Australian sea lions.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to variable visibility and currents.
The site ranges from the surface down to a maximum depth of 30 metres.
While snorkelling is possible, the site has a low snorkel rating of 1/5 and is primarily suited for diving.
The most settled diving conditions occur from November through March.
Yes, the site is accessible via shore entry, though boat charters are also available.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at West Coast Bays Marine Park in Eyre Peninsula. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 19°C.