Snorkel Sites 3 - North Cottesloe Reef
Nov. 16th, 2013 06:26 pmMap of site
Location: Northern Cottesloe Beach
Details: There are always people here. Families and kids just mucking about. Lap swimmers going back and forth along the back of the reef (keep an eye out for them - because they won't watch out for you). This reef has lots of different areas - flat meadows, sandy patches, caves and crevices. There is a large area to the north that has been stripped of vegetation by Tarwhines. There has been a shark attack in this area and many sightings - I haven't had the pleasure yet. Shark spotters patrol the area in summer and if you do get in trouble there are plenty of people nearby to help out or get help.
Skill required: It can be a little choppy and the current can be strong.
Things to see: A large variety of fish can be spotted here, including some large "table fish" (bream, mulloway etc). Juvenile Scalyfins are abundant.
Jellyfish level: Tolerable.
Overall rating: A pretty easy, reliable site as long as the wind isn't up. If the conditions are bad at least you can just wander the strip and get an ice cream or a drink.
Location: Northern Cottesloe Beach
Details: There are always people here. Families and kids just mucking about. Lap swimmers going back and forth along the back of the reef (keep an eye out for them - because they won't watch out for you). This reef has lots of different areas - flat meadows, sandy patches, caves and crevices. There is a large area to the north that has been stripped of vegetation by Tarwhines. There has been a shark attack in this area and many sightings - I haven't had the pleasure yet. Shark spotters patrol the area in summer and if you do get in trouble there are plenty of people nearby to help out or get help.
Skill required: It can be a little choppy and the current can be strong.
Things to see: A large variety of fish can be spotted here, including some large "table fish" (bream, mulloway etc). Juvenile Scalyfins are abundant.
Jellyfish level: Tolerable.
Overall rating: A pretty easy, reliable site as long as the wind isn't up. If the conditions are bad at least you can just wander the strip and get an ice cream or a drink.