Lighthouse Bay
Exmouth · Australia
A sheltered bay on the western side of the North West Cape with easy shore access and coral bommies scattered across a sandy floor. The site is known for its consistently calm conditions and reliable turtle sightings — green and hawksbill turtles feed on the seagrass and rest on the bommies. Reef fish are prolific and the site is popular for both snorkelling and introductory diving. The protected waters also make it an excellent training site.
Conditions
Depth
3 to 12 m
Good for beginners
Current
Usually still
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
12 to 22 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
23 to 30°C
5mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| Vis (m) | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Current | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Green Sea Turtle
Last confirmed Jun 24, 2026 · 42 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Whitetip Reef Shark
Last confirmed Nov 25, 2025 · 18 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Last confirmed Sep 22, 2024 · 4 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Parrotfish (mixed species)
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Fusilier
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Anemonefish (Ocellaris Clownfish)
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Hard Coral (Acropora)
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Giant Clam
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear