Mothers Beach is a sheltered shore entry site located in Port Phillip Bay, offering calm, lagoon-like conditions. The site features a mix of reef and seagrass beds at an average depth of two metres, with a total range of one to three metres. Visibility is variable, ranging from three to 20 metres. Due to the cool water temperatures, which fluctuate between 11C and 21C, a wetsuit is recommended. The site is suitable for beginners, though divers should remain aware of boat traffic and potential jellyfish. Facilities at the beach include parking, toilets, and showers.

Fisherman's Beach at Point Leo offers a gentle shore entry suitable for beginner divers. The site features a mix of natural and artificial reef structures at depths ranging from 4 to 10 metres, with an average of 7 metres. Conditions are generally mild, though visibility varies between 4 and 7 metres. Divers should remain vigilant for boat traffic and potential fishing line entanglement, as the area is popular with local boaters and kayakers. Carrying a dive knife or line cutter is recommended. Species recorded around this area include pot-bellied seahorses, blue-ringed octopus, various rays, and wrasses. Facilities include parking, toilets, showers, and a rinse station.

Mt Martha Point is a shallow shore-entry reef dive located 60 metres from the shore at Point Leo. The site features depths ranging from 4 to 7 metres, with an average of 6 metres, making it suitable for beginners. Divers and snorkellers experience mild currents and visibility typically between 5 and 7 metres. Entry requires caution due to sharp rocks, so shuffling feet is recommended. Hazards include boat traffic, potential entanglement in fishing lines, and surge near the reef. A surface marker buoy is advised for safety. The site is accessible for night diving, with typical dives lasting 45 minutes. Parking is available at the location.

Frankston Reef at Point Leo offers a shallow shore entry suitable for beginner divers. The site consists of a natural and artificial reef structure with depths ranging from 2 to 6 metres, averaging 4 metres. Divers can expect visibility between 5 and 10 metres. The site is accessible year-round, though conditions vary with water temperatures fluctuating between 11C and 21C. Hazards include surge, boat traffic, and stingrays, so divers should shuffle their feet upon entry and remain near the reef structure. Facilities including parking, toilets, and a cafe are available nearby. Night diving is possible at this location, with typical dives lasting around 40 minutes.

Frankston Pier is a shore-accessible site featuring an artificial reef structure formed by the pier pylons and a surrounding sandy bottom. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 0 to 8 metres and an average depth of 6 metres. Visibility typically spans 5 to 10 metres. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of hazards including boat traffic, jet skiers, and fishermen on the pier. Debris such as tyres and trolleys located under the structure presents an entanglement risk. Diving early in the morning is recommended to avoid recreational boat traffic and to experience the best visibility before the water is disturbed.

Safety Bay at Point Leo is a reef and artificial reef site suitable for beginners. Located 100 metres from shore, the site features depths ranging from 2 to 15 metres with an average of 8 metres. Divers experience mild currents and variable visibility between 4 and 15 metres. Entry is possible by both boat and shore. Hazards include surge and boat traffic, particularly near the jetty. Facilities available at the site include parking, toilets, showers, and a rinse station. Divers should shuffle their feet when entering the water. Check visibility conditions before diving, as they can change significantly, and confirm boat access requirements locally.

Safety Beach is a shallow shore dive located at Point Leo, offering a gentle environment for beginners. The site consists of reef, seagrass, and muck habitats at depths ranging from 1 to 6 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres. Divers should be aware of boat traffic near the boat ramp and potential entanglement hazards from fishing lines near the pier. Due to water temperatures ranging from 12C to 20C, a wetsuit is recommended throughout the year. The site is accessible via shore entry, with parking and a cafe available nearby.

Rosebud Pier in Rye offers a shallow, accessible shore dive suitable for beginners. The site features pier pilings and surrounding seagrass beds that function as an artificial reef. Divers can expect depths between 2 and 8 metres with visibility ranging from 5 to 15 metres. Marine life commonly encountered includes Pot-bellied Seahorses, Fiddler Rays, and Eleven-armed Sea Stars. Less frequently, divers may spot Smooth Rays, Port Jackson Sharks, Reef Squid, and various crustaceans. Currents are generally mild, though divers should remain vigilant regarding boat traffic and fishing lines near the structure. Facilities including parking, toilets, and showers are available nearby.