library.dbca.wa.gov.au · Official Research
DBCA study covering the sheltered basin and recreational-diving value of Frenchman Bay.
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Frenchman Bay
Frenchman Bay: sheltered shore dive with easy night dive.
Shore entry on Albany's Torndirrup Peninsula with calm-day snorkeling, beginner scuba, and an easy night dive; watch wind shifts and the short surface swim.
About Frenchman Bay
Frenchman Bay is a sheltered shore dive on Albany's Torndirrup Peninsula, with a sandy approach that drops into limestone reef, ledges, overhangs, and small caverns. It suits beginner scuba, snorkel, and calm-day freediving, and it also works well as an easy night dive when the bay settles. Plan for a short beach walk, shifting wind, and a temperate-marine mix that rewards a torch and a slow look in the cracks.
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Research Estimate At Frenchman Bay
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Frenchman Bay?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Frenchman Bay Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1m - 12m
Depth Note
Guide listings place the site from about 1 m at the shore to roughly 12 m on the deeper rock.
Best Season
December to April
Typical Conditions
Shallow shore dive with a sandy approach, limestone reef, overhangs and small caverns; calm on good days, but wind shifts can expose the surface swim.
Safety & Access At Frenchman Bay
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Cold waterDangerous wildlifeWaves
Safety Notes
Pyjama squid are poisonous, so avoid handling or close contact. Bring exposure protection for cooler water and watch the surface swim when the wind picks up.
Access Restrictions
Beach entry is unpatrolled, so check wind, swell, and tide before you go in.
Legal Notes
Frenchman Bay sits inside Torndirrup National Park, so standard park rules apply.
Local Intel For Frenchman Bay
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Beginner-friendly daytime scuba with a short beach walk, a calm surface swim, and enough structure for a slow loop back to the entry.
Freediving
Workable on calm days because the site is shallow, but keep it conservative and treat it as a relaxed shore swim rather than a freedive challenge.
Snorkeling
A strong fit on calm days, especially along the rocks where shallow structure and temperate life are easy to see.
Recent Logged Visits At Frenchman Bay
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Frenchman Bay
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
