Western Australia · 44 sites
Ningaloo – Exmouth dive sites
Exmouth is the base for Ningaloo's headline experiences: whale shark swims from March to July, humpback swims from August to October, and the Navy Pier, a working naval jetty with more fish per square metre than almost any site in Australia. The westside reef (Lighthouse Bay, Blizzard Ridge, the Labyrinth) and the Muiron Islands have coral, grey nurse sharks and mantas.
- Sites
- 44
- Wrecks
- 1
- Shore
- 7
- Boat
- 35
- Beginner
- 11
- Deepest
- 30 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026Whale shark season has ended (March–July) and humpback swim season runs to the end of October; mantas are around Coral Bay year-round. Water 22–23 °C, the Navy Pier runs on slack tides with the licensed operator, and the Muiron Islands are at their best before the summer heat and northerlies.
Getting there
Fly to Learmonth (Exmouth) or drive 13 hours from Perth. Several operators run boat dives and the wildlife swims; the Navy Pier is dived only with the licensed operator.
When to go
March to November on low-swell days; whale sharks March–July, humpbacks August–October.
Water & suit
Summer 26-29 °C · winter 21-23 °C. 3 mm full suit; 5 mm June–September
Nearest chamber: Fiona Stanley Hospital (Perth) – evacuation via RFDS from Learmonth/Exmouth
Most recorded marine life in Ningaloo – Exmouth
- Turtles 31
- Reef sharks 26
- Coral trout 10
- Whitetip reef sharks 10
- Cod 9
- Moray eels 9
- Nudibranchs 9
- Rays 9
- Sea snakes 9
- Trevally 9
- Wobbegongs 8
- Octopus 7
- Potato cod 7
- Reef fish 7
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The most-dived sites in Ningaloo – Exmouth
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to Ningaloo – Exmouth
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 – Exmouth plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Ningaloo – Exmouth's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- Exmouth Navy PierJetty/Pier · Max 15 m · Open Water
- Turquoise Bay Drift SnorkelDrift · Max 5 m · Snorkel/Any
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Ningaloo – Exmouth for, including the main wreck.
- Ningaloo Whale Shark SwimDrift · Depth not published · Snorkel/Any
- Ningaloo Humpback Whale SwimDrift · Depth not published · Snorkel/Any
Day 3 · Deeper or further
For divers with the certification and the weather: the deeper walls, pinnacles or less-visited sites of Ningaloo – Exmouth.
- Helga's TunnelsReef · Max 30 m · Advanced Open Water
- Milyering WallWall · Max 27 m · Advanced Open Water
Dive centres and charters in Ningaloo – Exmouth
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
Ningaloo Whaleshark Swim
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Exmouth · Ningaloo – Exmouth · WA
Whale shark swim tours; also offers Exmouth diving.
ningaloowhalesharks.com · 0497 005 692
41 sites
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
Kings Ningaloo Reef Tours
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Exmouth · Ningaloo – Exmouth · WA
Whale shark and humpback swim tour operator, not a dive shop.
kingsningalooreeftours.com.au · (08) 9949 1764
2 sites
Ningaloo Discovery
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Exmouth · Ningaloo – Exmouth · WA
Whale shark / humpback swim and sailing tours.
ningaloodiscovery.com.au · 0428 604 794
2 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
Map of Ningaloo – Exmouth dive sites
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All 44 Ningaloo – Exmouth dive sites
All Ningaloo – Exmouth sites at a glance
44 sites in Ningaloo – Exmouth · click a column to sort
| 100s and 1000s | Reef | Max 14 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Beverly Hills | Reef | Max 24 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Blizzard Ridge | Reef | Max 14 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Blue Holes (Ningaloo westside) | Reef | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Bundegi Reef | Reef | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Occasional |
| Central Station | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Cod Spot | Reef | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Dibley's | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Dinner Plates | Reef | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Exmouth Navy Pier | Jetty/Pier | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore | Daily |
| False Passage | Reef | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Fish Bowl (Muiron Islands) | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Fish Hole | Reef | Max 14 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Floats | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Fraggle Rock | Reef | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Gulliver's | Reef | Max 14 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Helga's Tunnels | Reef | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Hole in the Wall (Ningaloo) | Reef | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Keyhole | Reef | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| King Reef (Exmouth Artificial Reef) | Artificial Reef | Max 17 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Lakeside Sanctuary Zone | Reef | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Daily |
| Mandu Wall | Wall | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Milyering Wall | Wall | Max 27 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Nick's Lumps | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Ningaloo Humpback Whale Swim | Drift | Depth not published | Snorkel/Any | Boat (day trip) | Daily |
| Ningaloo Whale Shark Swim | Drift | Depth not published | Snorkel/Any | Boat (day trip) | Daily |
| O's Wall | Wall | Max 27 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Osprey Bay | Reef | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Daily |
| Oyster Stacks | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 4 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Daily |
| Ranger's Bommies | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 8 m | Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| Sand Patch | Reef | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| South Mandu | Reef | Max 4 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Daily |
| Sponge Gardens (Muiron Islands) | Drift | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| SS Mildura Wreck | Wreck | Max 4 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Tantabiddi North Reef Break | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Tantabiddi Sanctuary Zone (Staghorns & The Bombies) | Reef | Max 3.5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore or Boat | Daily |
| The Boulders (Lighthouse Bay) | Reef | Max 14 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| The Coliseum | Reef | Max 17 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| The Gap (Muiron Islands) | Drift | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| The Labyrinth | Reef | Max 14 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| The Spit (Muiron Islands) | Reef | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Three Fins | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Turquoise Bay Drift Snorkel | Drift | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Daily |
| Whalebone | Reef | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
Ningaloo – Exmouth diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Ningaloo – Exmouth?
Fly to Learmonth (Exmouth) or drive 13 hours from Perth. Several operators run boat dives and the wildlife swims; the Navy Pier is dived only with the licensed operator.
When is the best time to dive Ningaloo – Exmouth?
March to November on low-swell days; whale sharks March–July, humpbacks August–October.
How many dive sites are there in Ningaloo – Exmouth?
44 documented sites, including 1 wreck and 7 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 30 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Ningaloo – Exmouth?
Yes, 11 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 – Exmouth?
Typically 26-29 °C in summer and 21-23 °C in winter. Most divers wear 3 mm full suit; 5 mm June–September.
Which dive centres operate in Ningaloo – Exmouth?
Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo, Dive Ningaloo, Ningaloo Reef Dive, Sail Ningaloo, Ningaloo Blue Dive, Ningaloo Whaleshark Swim and others are recorded as running sites in Ningaloo – Exmouth. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Ningaloo – Exmouth?
Fiona Stanley Hospital (Perth) – evacuation via RFDS from Learmonth/Exmouth. In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.
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