Hangover Bay is a day-use beach in Nambung National Park, a short drive south of Cervantes, and the Turquoise Coast tourism guide lists its southern end as a 2WD-accessible snorkel site. The bay is sheltered by offshore reef, and its inshore limestone reef has ledges and overhangs with sponges, anemones and a mix of temperate and warm-water fish including buffalo bream, western king wrasse, sweep and herring, with rays over the sand.

The site is shallow and easy, suited to families and snorkellers visiting the Pinnacles Desert nearby. Facilities at the day-use area include shelters, barbecues and toilets. It is best in the morning before the sea breeze. Scuba divers will find limited depth, but it is a pleasant snorkel.

From Cervantes drive south on Hangover Bay Road into Nambung National Park (about 10 km, 10 minutes, 2WD). The day-use area has parking, shelters and toilets beside the beach. Walk to the southern end of the bay and enter from the sand.

Park entry fees apply for Nambung National Park.

The Turquoise Coast is protected by a line of offshore limestone reefs and islands that break the prevailing south-westerly swell, creating a lagoon of calm, clear water inshore. The main enemy is wind: the strong southerly sea breeze ('Fremantle Doctor') blows most summer afternoons from about 11 am, and winter north-westerly fronts bring storms and poor visibility. Mornings from October to April are best.

Hangover Bay is sheltered by offshore reef; the afternoon southerly sea breeze makes it choppy and reduces visibility.

Snorkel from the southern end of the beach along the inshore limestone reef, exploring ledges and overhangs, and return along the reef edge.

No operator – independent snorkelling.