

Best for beginner divers, 2-8m, shore entry, moderate current.
Sensation Beach on the Yorke Peninsula offers a shallow shore dive primarily defined by extensive seagrass beds. With an average depth of 5 metres, the site is suitable for beginners, though conditions vary significantly. Divers should move slowly to avoid disturbing the seagrass, which provides shelter for local marine life. The site is accessed directly from the shore, and facilities include toilets. Due to the potential for rip currents and variable visibility, local conditions should be checked before entry. The habitat supports a variety of temperate marine life, including reef fish and invertebrates that shelter within the seagrass growth.
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Variable current and visibility mean conditions can change between visits, so check locally before you go for the most up-to-date conditions. Move slowly and stay low to avoid disturbing the seagrass, as this is where most of the marine life shelters.
Located 50km west of Port Lincoln. Access from Flinders Highway is via Coffin Bay Road. Northern beaches are only accessible by high-clearance 4WD.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 8m
Visibility
0m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
15-18°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Year-round
The seagrass habitat supports a range of temperate marine life, including various reef fish and invertebrates that shelter within the growth.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its shallow average depth of 5 metres and gentle shore entry.
The depth ranges from 2 to 8 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
This is a shore dive with a gentle entry point.
Snorkelling is possible, though the site has a low rating of 1/5.
Diving is possible year-round, with the site accessible from January through December.
Diving at Sensation Beach in Coffin Bay requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Sensation Beach in Coffin Bay. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 18°C.
Expect moderate currents at Sensation Beach in Coffin Bay. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.