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Eco Beach Reef
Broome & Kimberley, Western Australia · near Broome
| Depth | 1–8 m |
|---|---|
| Minimum level | Open Water |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Access | Shore or Boat |
| Entry | Backward roll from private boat at slack water |
| Current | Variable/Tidal |
| Visibility | 2-10 m |
| Water | summer 29-31 °C, winter 23-25 °C |
| Suit | 3 mm full suit (stinger protection in summer) |
| Best season | May–September on neap tides |
| Bottom time | 40 min |
| Position | -18.29000, 122.05000 (approximate) |
| Permit | Yawuru Nagulagun / Roebuck Bay Marine Park and Eighty Mile Beach area – check zoning; no dive permit required |
| Nearest chamber | Fiona Stanley Hospital (Perth) via RFDS from Broome; Royal Darwin Hospital is the alternative for the far north Kimberley |
| Emergency | 000 · DAN Asia-Pacific diving emergency 1800 088 200 |
Eco Beach Reef
Also known as Eco Beach
Shallow remote reef with beach accommodation.
Near Broome · Broome & Kimberley, Western Australia
- Depth
- 1–8 m
- Minimum level
- Open Water
- Access
- Shore or Boat
- Boat ride
- ~20 min
- Water
- 29-31 °C
- Visibility
- 2-10 m
Eco Beach Reef1–8 m · Open Water · Shore
Dive factsDepths, conditions, location & safety
Season
Off-peak nowBest months: May, June, July, August, September.
Dive facts
- Depth
- 1–8 m
- Typical depth
- 4 m
- Certification
- Open Water
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Depth tier
- Easy (0–10 m)
- Access
- Shore or Boat
- Offshore
- 3 km
- Dive centre needed
- Recommended
- Shore / independent
- No
- Boat ride
- ~20 min
- Current
- Variable/Tidal
- Visibility
- 2-10 m
- Water temp (summer)
- 29-31 °C
- Water temp (winter)
- 23-25 °C
- Water
- Tropical
- Bottom time
- 40 min
- Dive traffic
- Rarely dived (private boat/club only)
- Night dive
- No
- Snorkel friendly
- Yes
Exposure suit
3 mm full suit (stinger protection in summer)
Location
Eco Beach (south of Broome)
-18.29000, 122.05000
Approximate position — not for navigation.
Open in Google MapsPrimary source: marinelife.org.auMarine park & permits
Yawuru Nagulagun / Roebuck Bay Marine Park and Eighty Mile Beach area – check zoning; no dive permit required
Nearest recompression chamber
Fiona Stanley Hospital (Perth) via RFDS from Broome; Royal Darwin Hospital is the alternative for the far north Kimberley
Diving emergency: call 000, then DAN AP 1800 088 200.
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At a glance
Eco Beach Reef is a reef boat dive in Broome & Kimberley, WA, 1–8 m, suited to Open Water divers, variable/tidal current, about 20 minutes by boat.
Rated intermediate because of tidal current that must be timed.
Why dive here
- Shallow remote reef with beach accommodation.
- Snorkel-friendly, so non-diving companions can join at the surface.
- Rarely dived: expect to have the site to yourself, and plan your own logistics.
Conditions to avoid
- Outgoing tide or run-off after rain (poor visibility)
- Spring tides (strong current)
- Any time other than slack water
- Cyclone season (roughly December–April)
- Stinger season without a full suit (November–May)
About Eco Beach Reef
Eco Beach is a remote limestone reef with coral coverage, described by the Marine Life Network as good for shallow diving and snorkelling during neap tides, with charter operators arranging visits alongside beach hut accommodation.
Diving around Broome: the town's waters are better known for pearling than recreational diving, and the Marine Life Network documents a handful of reef and rock sites off Gantheaume Point and Riddell Point and further offshore that local divers visit on neap tides. The limestone reefs are coated in soft corals, sponges and gorgonians rather than the hard coral of Ningaloo, and fish life is often dense because the sites are rarely dived. The ruling factors are tide and visibility: the same site can be clear on a neap slack and unusable on a spring tide. Saltwater crocodiles, large sharks and seasonal box jellyfish mean divers should plan conservatively, carry surface support and dive with someone who knows the area.
Planning notes: Open Water certification is recommended and the site is rated intermediate. Expect to spend most of the dive around 4 m, with a maximum of about 8 m. It can be reached from shore or by boat depending on conditions. Currents are significant, so timing around the tide is part of the plan. Best season: May–September on neap tides. Traffic: rarely dived (private boat/club only).
Getting there & entry
Remote limestone reef with coral cover off Eco Beach, about 130 km south of Broome.
Eco Beach resort lies about 130 km south of Broome off the Great Northern Highway (sealed then unsealed access road, or transfer from Broome). Snorkel from the beach on neap tides or join charter operators who arrange visits with beach accommodation. Check the resort's current operating status and access road conditions (unsealed section) before travelling; wet-season rain can close the road.
Entry: Backward roll from private boat at slack water
Facilities: Entrance Point and Town Beach boat ramps; Broome town services.
Weather, swell & tides
Broome has one of the largest tidal ranges in Australia — spring tides approach 10 m in Roebuck Bay — so currents are powerful and visibility depends on the tide. Dive only on neap tides and at slack water; spring tides produce strong currents and turbid water. The dry season (May–October) brings settled weather but strong easterly winds some days; the wet season (November–April) brings cyclones, storms and river run-off.
Box jellyfish and Irukandji occur mainly October–May. Saltwater crocodiles and large sharks inhabit Roebuck Bay and Kimberley waters. Water 23–24 °C in winter to 30 °C+ in summer.
Best season: May–September on neap tides
How the dive is usually run
On a neap tide, snorkel or shallow-dive the limestone reef close to shore.
Marine life
- Reef fish
- corals
- turtles →
- rays
Linked species have their own page listing every site where they are recorded. All marine life →
Training required
Shallow enough for snorkellers and for a first dive under supervision. Any certified diver can dive it.
Depth tiers: 0–10 m easy · to 18 m Open Water · 18–30 m Advanced (25 m+ is a deep dive) · 30–40 m Deep specialty · 40 m+ technical. All courses
Hazards & warnings
Big tides; box jellyfish in wet season; crocodiles possible; remote.
Dive centres that go here
No regular dive operator – private boats with local knowledge only.
Other dive centres in Broome & Kimberley
The Great Escape Charter Company
Named by sitesBroome · Rowley Shoals · WA
Website live for 2026 advertising 5- and 7-night Rowley Shoals dive and snorkel cruises for the 2026 and 2027 seasons (March–November).
greatescapecruises.com.au · (08) 9193 5983
Broome Historical Walking Tours
Named by sitesBroome · Broome & Kimberley · WA
Walking tour operator, not a dive business; departs Town Beach, Broome.
broomehistoricalwalkingtours.com
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Operators mentioned: None regular (air fills limited – check locally)
Map
7 pinned sites. Pins marked approximate on their pages show the general area only; not for navigation.
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Eco Beach Reef: frequently asked questions
How deep is Eco Beach Reef?
Eco Beach Reef reaches a maximum depth of 8 m, with the shallowest part at about 1 m; most of the dive is spent around 4 m.
What certification do I need to dive Eco Beach Reef?
Open Water is the recommended minimum. Rated intermediate because of tidal current that must be timed.
Can I shore dive Eco Beach Reef?
No, it is reached by boat (about 20 minutes).
When is the best time to dive Eco Beach Reef?
May–September on neap tides.
What marine life will I see at Eco Beach Reef?
Regularly recorded: Reef fish, corals, turtles, rays.
What wetsuit do I need at Eco Beach Reef?
3 mm full suit (stinger protection in summer).
How cold is the water at Eco Beach Reef?
Typically 29-31 °C in summer and 23-25 °C in winter.
What are the main hazards at Eco Beach Reef?
Big tides; box jellyfish in wet season; crocodiles possible; remote. See the hazards section above for the full list.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Eco Beach Reef?
Fiona Stanley Hospital (Perth) via RFDS from Broome; Royal Darwin Hospital is the alternative for the far north Kimberley. In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.
Diving in Broome & Kimberley
Broome's diving is tidal and turbid but full of history: the pearling-lugger wrecks, WWII flying boats sunk in Roebuck Bay in 1942 and reachable on the lowest tides, and the reefs off Gantheaume Point. The Kimberley coast beyond is liveaboard country with huge tides, crocodiles and untouched reef.
Getting there: Fly to Broome. Local operators dive on neap tides; Kimberley coast trips are multi-day expedition charters.
All Broome & Kimberley dive sites and a suggested itinerary →
Sources
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