

Best for beginner divers, 2-6m, shore entry, moderate current.
Flinders Pier is a shore dive located in Flinders, Australia, featuring a wooden pier structure that serves as an artificial reef. Divers explore the pylons, which are covered in growth, in shallow depths ranging from 2 to 6 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, though divers must navigate moderate currents that can reach 4 knots. It is best dived at high or slack tide. Marine life frequently observed includes the Weedy Seadragon, Shaw’s Cowfish, and various sea stars. Divers may also encounter Smooth Rays, Fiddler Rays, and Port Jackson Sharks. Due to the pier's popularity with anglers, caution regarding fishing lines and boat traffic is essential.
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Dive on an incoming tide in the morning before boat traffic picks up, and stay well clear of the pier edges where old fishing line and ropes create a real entanglement risk. A torch is useful even in the shallows for spotting nudibranch and squid tucked into the structure.
Located at the end of Cook Street in Flinders. Access via the pier lower landings or shore entry from the beach.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 6m
Visibility
3-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
12-20°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Divers regularly encounter Weedy Seadragons, Shaw’s Cowfish, and sea stars. Less common sightings include Smooth Rays, Fiddler Rays, Port Jackson Sharks, and New Zealand Octopus.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers should be aware of moderate currents and potential entanglement hazards from fishing lines.
The depth at Flinders Pier ranges from 2 to 6 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
Flinders Pier is a shore dive with entry directly from the shore.
Yes, the shallow depths of 2 to 6 metres make this site suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
The best months to visit are August, September, October, November, December, January, February, and March.
Diving at Flinders Pier in Flinders requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Flinders Pier in Flinders. Water temperatures range from 12°C to 20°C.
Expect moderate currents at Flinders Pier in Flinders. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Flinders Pier in Flinders typically ranges from 3 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.