Meet the site
Ceduna is the last sizeable town before the Nullarbor, set on the sheltered waters of Murat Bay. The Marine Life Society describes its old jetty as an easy, shallow dive day or night, with some debris on the bottom, and lists garfish, Australian salmon, snook and tommy ruff among the fish. The debris – decades of lost fishing gear, old jetty timbers and bits of hardware – has become habitat for crabs, small octopus, gobies and blennies, while the piles carry algae, sponges and ascidians. Squid gather under the lights after dark, and blue swimmer crabs and stingarees work the sand and seagrass. Ceduna is also known for its oysters, and the wider bay supports a productive seagrass ecosystem. The jetty is an ideal easy dive for travellers crossing the Nullarbor or visiting Ceduna to dive the Eleni K. Its shallow depth and sheltered position make it suitable for beginners, snorkellers and night divers. Services in Ceduna are good, but there is no dive shop, so bring full cylinders. Data confidence is moderate-to-low, based on a single published description.
What you might see
Garfish, Australian salmon, snook, tommy ruff, southern calamari, blue swimmer crabs, stingarees, crabs, octopus, gobies, blennies
Location
Old town jetty at Ceduna on Murat Bay, an easy shallow dive day or night with some debris on the bottom.
Facilities nearby
Foreshore parking, toilets, cafes, pubs, shops and accommodation in Ceduna.
Before you make plans
Conditions, access and operator schedules can change. This is a location guide, not a dive plan. Ask a local operator about current conditions and suitability for your training and experience.
Sources & further reading
marinelife.org.auRecord updated 26 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.