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Ningaloo – Coral Bay dive sites
Coral Bay, at the southern end of Ningaloo, has manta rays year-round on the Bateman Bay cleaning stations, a shore snorkel over hard coral at Bill's Bay, and boat dives to the Asho's Gap grey reef shark cleaning station and the outer reef walls. Whale sharks and humpbacks pass in season.
- Sites
- 20
- Wrecks
- 6
- Shore
- 3
- Boat
- 15
- Beginner
- 7
- Deepest
- 24 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026Mantas are at Coral Bay year-round and the humpback swims run to the end of October; 23 °C water and calm mornings before the afternoon southerlies. Whale sharks return in March.
Getting there
Fly to Learmonth then drive 90 minutes, or drive 12 hours from Perth. Several operators run manta swims and dives from the beach.
When to go
Year-round; mantas always, whale sharks March–July, humpbacks July–October.
Water & suit
Summer 25-28 °C · winter 20-23 °C. 3 mm full suit; 5 mm June–September
Nearest chamber: Fiona Stanley Hospital (Perth) – RFDS evacuation via Exmouth/Learmonth or Carnarvon
Most recorded marine life in Ningaloo – Coral Bay
- Turtles 17
- Reef fish 10
- Reef sharks 8
- Trevally 3
- Blue-spotted rays 2
- Butterflyfish 2
- Cleaner wrasse 2
- Cod 2
- Coral 2
- Coral on wreckage 2
- Floral maori wrasse 2
- Giant moray eels 2
- Harlequin sweetlips 2
- Nudibranchs 2
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The most-dived sites in Ningaloo – Coral Bay
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to Ningaloo – Coral Bay
Built from the sites in this region: an easy start, the signature dives, then something deeper or further. Swap days around the weather; the site pages say which winds and swell close each one.
Build your own Ningaloo – Coral Bay plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Ningaloo – Coral Bay's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- Purdy PointDrift · Max 5 m · Snorkel/Any
- Bill's Bay Coral GardensReef · Max 5 m · Snorkel/Any
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Ningaloo – Coral Bay for, including the main wreck.
- Asho's GapReef · Max 12 m · Open Water
- Point Maud Manta Cleaning StationReef · Max 15 m · Open Water
Day 3 · Local favourites
Round out the trip with the sites locals dive on ordinary weekends.
- Coral Bay Manta Ray Swim (Bateman Bay)Drift · Depth not published · Snorkel/Any
- Ayers Rock (Coral Bay)Pinnacle/Bommie · Max 6 m · Open Water
Dive centres and charters in Ningaloo – Coral Bay
All Western Australia operators →Operators recorded as running sites in this region. Each profile lists the specific sites it goes to.
Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Exmouth · Ningaloo – Exmouth · WA
An Exmouth operation running certified scuba diving alongside whale shark and other wildlife tours. The scuba and snorkelling products are distinct and should be booked deliberately.
exmouthdiving.com.au · (08) 9949 1201
DestinationCharterTraining4 services43 sites
Dive Ningaloo
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Exmouth · Ningaloo – Exmouth · WA
An Exmouth operation focused on certified scuba diving, including Navy Pier access.
diveningaloo.com.au · 0456 702 437
DestinationCharter3 services41 sites
Ningaloo Reef Dive
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Coral Bay · Ningaloo – Coral Bay · WA
A Ningaloo operation based at Coral Bay providing reef diving and training.
ningalooreefdive.com · 0461 289 998
DestinationCharterTraining3 services20 sites
Sail Ningaloo
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Coral Bay · Ningaloo – Coral Bay · WA
A multi-day sailing and diving operation on Ningaloo Reef, offering a liveaboard-style format.
sailningaloo.com.au · 1800 197 194
LiveaboardCharter4 services1 site
Ningaloo Blue Dive
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Exmouth · Ningaloo – Exmouth · WA
An Exmouth operation running diving alongside wildlife tours. Product categories should be checked before booking.
ningalooblue.com.au · (08) 9949 1119
DestinationCharterWildlife tours2 services
Coral Bay Eco Tours
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Coral Bay · Ningaloo – Coral Bay · WA
Trades as Coral Bay Ecotours.
coralbayecotours.com.au · (08) 9942 5885
16 sites
Ningaloo Reef Whalesharks
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Coral Bay · Ningaloo – Coral Bay · WA
Based in Coral Bay, not Exmouth; whale shark / humpback swim tours.
ningalooreefwhalesharks.au · (08) 9948 5190
1 site
Coral Bay Eco Safaris
Named by sitesUnconfirmed
Coral Bay · Ningaloo – Coral Bay · WA
No business by this name; almost certainly Coral Bay Ecotours, which runs snorkelling and glass-bottom boat tours, not scuba.
14 sites
Map of Ningaloo – Coral Bay dive sites
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All 20 Ningaloo – Coral Bay dive sites
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20 sites in Ningaloo – Coral Bay · click a column to sort
| 23rd Parallel | Reef | Max 24 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Asho's Gap | Reef | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Ayers Rock (Coral Bay) | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 6 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Weekly |
| Benan | Wreck | Max 9 m | Open Water | Boat | Expedition |
| Bill's Bay Coral Gardens | Reef | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Daily |
| Blue Maze | Reef | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Cardabia Passage | Drift | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Chofuku Maru | Wreck | Max 10 m | Open Water | Boat | Expedition |
| Coral Bay Manta Ray Swim (Bateman Bay) | Drift | Depth not published | Snorkel/Any | Boat (day trip) | Daily |
| Lottie's Lagoon | Reef | Max 10 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Maud's Landing | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 6 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Paradise Beach Drift | Drift | Max 4 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Weekly |
| Point Maud Manta Cleaning Station | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Purdy Point | Drift | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Daily |
| Rapid | Wreck | Max 5 m | Open Water | Boat | Expedition |
| SS Fin | Wreck | Max 2 m | Snorkel/Any | Boat | Expedition |
| Stefano | Wreck | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat | Expedition |
| The Canyons (Coral Bay) | Reef | Max 22 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| The Elbow | Reef | Max 18 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Zvir | Wreck | Max 10 m | Open Water | Boat | Expedition |
Ningaloo – Coral Bay diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Ningaloo – Coral Bay?
Fly to Learmonth then drive 90 minutes, or drive 12 hours from Perth. Several operators run manta swims and dives from the beach.
When is the best time to dive Ningaloo – Coral Bay?
Year-round; mantas always, whale sharks March–July, humpbacks July–October.
How many dive sites are there in Ningaloo – Coral Bay?
20 documented sites, including 6 wrecks and 3 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 24 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Ningaloo – Coral Bay?
Yes, 7 sites are rated beginner. Look for the green Beginner tag in the list below, and check the weather notes on each page before diving.
How cold is the water in Ningaloo – Coral Bay?
Typically 25-28 °C in summer and 20-23 °C in winter. Most divers wear 3 mm full suit; 5 mm June–September.
Which dive centres operate in Ningaloo – Coral Bay?
Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo, Dive Ningaloo, Ningaloo Reef Dive, Sail Ningaloo, Ningaloo Blue Dive, Coral Bay Eco Tours and others are recorded as running sites in Ningaloo – Coral Bay. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Ningaloo – Coral Bay?
Fiona Stanley Hospital (Perth) – RFDS evacuation via Exmouth/Learmonth or Carnarvon. In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.
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