Skeleton Beach – Coral Bay, WA

Welcome to Skeleton Beach — deep blue water, seabreeze sessions, and that Coral Bay stillness that hits different. Tucked just around the corner from town, this one's a quiet achiever — no signage, no crowds, just a stretch of ocean that feels like it’s yours the moment you step onto the sand.

The SE to SW seabreezes blow in clean through the afternoons, running cross-shore and smooth across the deep lagoon. Unlike most of the Ningaloo stretch, Skeleton stays deep even at low tide — no coral dodging, no ankle-biting reef, just endless glide whether you're on a twin tip or foil.

It’s a short drive and if you have a 4WD you can roll down a sandy track — either way, you’re trading convenience for solitude, and that’s the whole point. You won’t find facilities here, but you will find silence, space, and maybe a few curious rays, dolphins and reef sharks cruising the shallows if the season’s right.

Important: There is no kiting allowed between the headlands of Skeleton Beach and Paradise Beach. The zone is now protected, and enforcement is in place. Gone are the days of pumping in town, backing your car onto the beach with a fire, and enjoying the sunset with other travellers. Times change — and protection is king.

Beginner-friendly on mellow days, but it shines brightest in that sweet 15–20 knot window. Set your lines, breathe it in, and remind yourself that sometimes the best sessions happen in places with no phone signal and no one watching.