Holes Bay neap tides and at spring tides, and a double high water. Maximum monthly temperatures range from an average of in January to in August; minimums range from to . Ground temperatures on the mudflats can fall below freezing in winter. The prevailing winds are from the west or southwest, but sea breezes can also blow in from the south and southeast. Holes Bay is home to numerous wetland bird species including avocet, black-tailed godwit, curlew, kingfisher, little egret, oystercatcher, red-breasted merganser, redshank, spoonbill, teal and widgeon. The bay is used for fishing. Species that occur here include bass, mullet, flounder,
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