The Labyrinth
Coral Bay · Australia
A maze-like network of coral outcrops and swim-throughs near the outer edge of the Ningaloo lagoon. Coral columns and archways create a three-dimensional dive that rewards confident navigation. Whitetip reef sharks rest in the crevices during the day and reef fish fill every available space. The outer side of the structure picks up more current and occasionally delivers eagle rays and larger pelagics.
Conditions
Depth
10 to 22 m
Open water and up
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
15 to 25 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
21 to 28°C
5mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| Vis (m) | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Current | Moderate | Moderate | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Whitetip Reef Shark
Last confirmed Jun 9, 2026 · 12 records
Very likely
Most dives
Bluespotted Cornetfish
Last confirmed Jul 5, 2026 · 13 records
Very likely
Most dives
Humphead Parrotfish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Hard Coral (Acropora)
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Clownfish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Ornate Ghost Pipefish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Spotted Eagle Ray
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Crown-of-Thorns Starfish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear