

Best for beginner divers, 2-12m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Lagoon is a sheltered reef located 500 metres from the shore in Coral Bay, Australia. The site features Porites coral bommies and Acropora formations, with depths ranging from 2 to 12 metres and an average of 6 metres. Suitable for beginners, the site experiences mild currents and variable visibility. Access is possible by boat, and equipment rental and guided tours are available. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, butterflyfish, parrotfish, and various nudibranchs. When entering the water, shuffle your feet to avoid startling stingrays. Divers and snorkellers should remain aware of boat traffic and maintain a safe distance from all marine life.
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Guided tours are available on site and worth taking for your first visit, as a local guide will know where the turtles and manta rays tend to hang out on any given day. Equipment rental is available, so you can travel light.
Park at the car park off Brazier Road, walk down to the beach, and enter the water. Access the outside of the reef by swimming to the north end and crossing over.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 12m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-27°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, blueblotched butterflyfish, longfin bannerfish, Pacific bullethead parrotfish, fluted clams, white-spotted puffers, chevron butterflyfish, and various nudibranchs.
Yes, Lagoon is well-suited for beginner divers and snorkellers due to its sheltered nature and manageable depths.
The depth ranges from 2 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 6 metres.
Access to the site requires a boat.
Yes, Lagoon is suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
Diving at Lagoon in Yanchep requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Lagoon in Yanchep. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Lagoon in Yanchep. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 27°C.
Lagoon in Yanchep typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.