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Shoal Bay
Shoal Bay sits at the eastern tip of Port Stephens, offering a sheltered anchorage with a sandy beach fringing a calm, protected bay. You're a short distance from Nelson Bay, where you can catch a film at the local cinema or head to Toboggan Hill Park for mini golf and indoor rock climbing. It's a relaxed spot with easy access to dolphin and whale watching tours that depart nearby.
Marinas and anchorages near Shoal Bay · times are dock to dock
Based on AIS data
quiet → busy
Popular Times
How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.
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- Fullest around 02:00, emptiest around 10:00
- Half the boats arrive by 14:00
- 72% of visits are overnight
- Typical day stop: ~3h · max recorded 6 boats
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18 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.
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