Sandy Bay

A designated South West bathing cove or bay near Exmouth, assessed here for dog access, family suitability, water quality and ShoreMarks compatibility.

Beach & safety

Water quality: Good

Hazards: cliff fall or rockfall exposure; stay clear of cliff bases.

Amenities: public beach access · parking or roadside access nearby

Dogs

Unofficial source: View the supporting source →Not an authority; check current signage.

Family

Scenic but cliff-backed or rocky; keep children away from cliff bases and exposed edges.

Fishing

Clean sand in the bay supports bass, plaice, flounder, whiting and dogfish, while the rocky fringes add pollack and wrasse. Summer mackerel and garfish can appear in settled water. Flooding tides into dawn, dusk or darkness are preferred.

Species reported: Bass, Plaice and flounder, Whiting and dogfish, Pollack, wrasse, mackerel and garfish

Crabbing

unknown — No protected family line-crabbing edge was verified.

Access & parking

Use the signed public approach to Sandy Bay. Confirm current parking, tide access and private-land conditions before travel.