- Wind: SE to S (cross to cross-onshore)
- Season: Spring to autumn (October to April)
- Water: Mirror-flat lagoon inside reef; light swell outside
- Skill: Beginner-friendly in light wind; respect reef & remoteness
- Ideal Tide: Mid (low = reefy; high = narrow launch)
- Launch Space: White sand beach; best at mid tide
- Hazards: Shallow reef edges, isolation, marine life
Sandy Bay – Cape Range, WA
Welcome to Sandy Bay — one of the most picture-perfect stretches along the Ningaloo Coast, where white sand meets fluorescent blue water and the wind runs straight down the line. It’s postcard material, but with just enough reef and isolation to keep it from becoming a circus.
This spot works best on a strong SE to S breeze, blowing cross to cross-onshore. Mornings can be glassy and still — perfect for foiling — while arvos often bring that textbook Ningaloo seabreeze, especially in the warmer months.
Mid tide is your golden hour. Low tide exposes reef and leaves you scrambling. High tide can make the launch narrow, so time it right. The lagoon stretches long and flat inside the reef, offering a mirror-like ride zone. Outside, playful swell occasionally wraps in for the adventurous.
It’s generally beginner-friendly in lighter winds, but the reef edges and remoteness mean it’s still a spot to treat with respect. No signage, no lifeguards — just you, your kite, and a few turtles cruising beneath your board.
Access is via Cape Range National Park — permit required, 4WD recommended, and pack everything you need. Once you’re here though, you’ll understand why it’s called Sandy Bay… and why most people never want to leave.