

Best for beginner divers, 1-5m, shore entry, moderate current.
Semaphore Breakwater is a shore-accessible artificial reef located 200 metres from the coast at Glenelg Dredge. This site is suitable for beginners, featuring shallow depths ranging from 1 to 5 metres with an average of 3 metres. Visibility typically spans 5 to 10 metres. Divers can encounter Shaw’s Cowfish, wrasses, and crabs, which are very common, alongside common flathead. Less frequently, divers may spot stonefish, Port Jackson sharks, fiddler rays, snake eels, shovelnose rays, mantis shrimp, slipper lobsters, pufferfish, and the rare long-nosed fur seal or cobbler carpet shark. Be aware of surf during entry and exit, and monitor for moderate currents and boat traffic.
-34.84850, 138.47380
Enter at slack tide to avoid the stronger currents that can pick up around the breakwater structure. Check with local dive shops for current boat traffic patterns before heading in, as this stretch of water sees regular activity.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 5m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
13-22°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
Divers regularly encounter Shaw’s Cowfish, wrasses, and crabs. Less common sightings include stonefish, Port Jackson sharks, fiddler rays, snake eels, shovelnose rays, mantis shrimp, slipper lobsters, pufferfish, and occasionally long-nosed fur seals or cobbler carpet sharks.
Yes, the site is suited to beginners due to its shallow depth and sheltered environment.
The depth ranges from 1 to 5 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
This is a shore dive located 200 metres from the coast.
Snorkelling is possible, though the site has a low rating of 1/5 for this activity.
The best months to dive are January, February, March, and December.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Semaphore Breakwater in Adelaide Metro. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 22°C.
Expect moderate currents at Semaphore Breakwater in Adelaide Metro. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Semaphore Breakwater in Adelaide Metro typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.