Two men diving for crayfish got into trouble off the West Coast this morning after their boat flipped.

Police were called about 10am to Woodpecker Bay, near Charleston, where it was reported one person was in trouble in the water.

Two men in their 40s had been diving for crayfish when their boat flipped.

One of the men managed to swim to shore and raised the alarm.

By the time emergency services arrived at the scene the second man had also managed to swim safely to shore.

Police said the men were well prepared.

Both were wearing wetsuits.