Stansbury Jetty is a gentle shore dive suited to beginners, with calm, shallow water reaching just 4 metres at its deepest. The jetty pylons have become an artificial reef over time, attracting colourful sponges, magpie perch, moonlighters, and zebra fish. Blue swimmer crabs pick their way along the bottom, and squid and eels are regular visitors. Seals occasionally turn up, which is always a highlight. Visibility is variable, so conditions can change between visits. Summer months from December through March offer the most reliable conditions. Watch for boat traffic near the jetty and keep clear of any ropes or structures to avoid entanglement.

Yorke Peninsula offers shore diving across shallow, calm waters that sit between 3 and 10 metres deep, making it a comfortable entry point for newer divers. Visibility ranges from 5 to 25 metres depending on conditions, and the mild current rarely causes trouble. The seagrass beds and artificial reef structures are where you want to focus your attention, as they shelter some genuinely remarkable animals. Leafy sea dragons, seahorses, and pipefish move through the grass, while pyjama squid, cuttlefish, and decorator crabs can be found nearby. Blue-ringed octopus and anglerfish reward patient, slow-moving divers. Port Jackson sharks rest on the bottom during their season. Cold water means a wetsuit is essential.

Edithburgh Jetty is one of South Australia's most accessible shore dives, sitting in easy shallow waters between 2 and 9 metres. Visibility swings widely from 5 to 30 metres depending on conditions, so calm days reward you with exceptional clarity. The mix of reef, seagrass, and muck beneath the jetty pylons creates ideal habitat for some genuinely special creatures. Leafy sea dragons drift through the seagrass, while pyjama squid, cuttlefish, and big-bellied seahorses tuck into the structure. Blue-ringed octopus and anglerfish appear in the muck, and Port Jackson sharks rest on the bottom. Note that currents can run strong, so check conditions before entering.

Ardrossan Jetty is a gentle shore dive suited to beginners, with easy shallow waters reaching just 6 metres at its deepest. The seagrass beds beneath the jetty shelter a surprisingly diverse mix of creatures, including seahorses, pipefish, and ornate cowfish that move slowly enough to observe closely. Decorator crabs, nudibranchs, and blue swimmer crabs are common finds, while fiddler rays and stingrays rest on the sandy bottom. Visibility is variable and can drop significantly, so be prepared for low-vis conditions. Current is mild, making it manageable for newer divers. Parking is available on site.